LIFTGATE HINGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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5HB

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Liftgate (See LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Trunk side upper trim (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Peel back the seaming welt to the point indicated by the arrow in the figure.

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4.  Remove the fasteners.

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5.  Remove the rubber.

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6.  Remove the nut while partially peeling back the headliner.

Note

•  Be careful not to leave a fold-seam.

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7.  Remove the liftgate hinge.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

WGN

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Liftgate (See LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Trunk side upper trim (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  D-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Center seat belt cover (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Cargo net hook (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Peel back the seaming welt to the point indicated by the arrow in the figure.

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4.  Remove the fasteners.

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5.  Remove the nut while partially peeling back the headliner.

Note

•  Be careful not to leave a fold-seam.

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6.  Remove the liftgate hinge.

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.