LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Note

•  If the liftgate cannot be locked or opened due to a discharged battery or malfunctions in the electrical system, open the liftgate using the liftgate manual open/close procedure. (See LIFTGATE LATCH MANUAL RELEASE PROCEDURE.)

Warning

•  When removing the stay damper, serious injury may occur if the stay damper is removed without supporting the liftgate. Always perform the procedure with at least another person.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the antenna feeder No.1. (See ANTENNA FEEDER NO.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Disconnect the rear washer hose. (See REAR WASHER HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the liftgate from the connector.

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6.  Disconnect the liftgate connector.

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7.  Remove the grommets from the liftgate.

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8.  Remove the liftgate from the connector.

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9.  Remove the stay damper band using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

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10.  Remove the stay damper.

11.  Remove the stud bolts.

12.  Remove the bolts.

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13.  Remove the liftgate.

14.  Remove the bolts.

15.  Remove the bracket.

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16.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

17.  Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT.)

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Note

•  If the liftgate cannot be locked or opened due to a discharged battery or malfunctions in the electrical system, open the liftgate using the liftgate manual open/close procedure. (See LIFTGATE LATCH MANUAL RELEASE PROCEDURE.)

Warning

•  When removing the stay damper, serious injury may occur if the stay damper is removed without supporting the liftgate. Always perform the procedure with at least another person.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL.)(See REAR SPOILER INSTALLATION.)

(2)  High-mount brake light (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the liftgate connector.

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4.  Disconnect the rear washer hose from rear washer nozzle.

5.  Disconnect the antenna feeder No.3.

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6.  Remove the stay damper band using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

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7.  Remove the stay damper.

8.  Remove the stud bolts.

9.  Remove the bolts.

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10.  Remove the liftgate.

11.  Remove the bolts.

12.  Remove the bracket.

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13.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

14.  Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT.)