Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

LIFTGATE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [LIFTGATE UPPER]

Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:

Removal Steps 1-8:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[[A]] LIFTGATE GAS SPRING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Do not disassemble or throw the liftgate gas spring in to the fire.
- Before disposal, make a hole to remove the gas.
- Make sure that the piston rod should not collect any foreign particles.






As shown in the figure, slide the pin and remove the liftgate gas spring assembly from the ball joint in the direction of the arrow.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION






1. The marking on the upper center of the liftgate opening weatherstrip should be positioned at the center of the vehicle body.
2. Install according to the order shown in the figure.
3. Install according to the direction shown by the arrow in the figure.

]]B[[ LIFTGATE HINGE INSTALLATION






Apply the specified sealant to the liftgate hinge mounting surface, and install the liftgate hinge.

Specified Sealant: 3M(TM) AAD Part No. 8531 Heavy drip check sealer, 3M(TM) AAD Part No. 8646 Automotive joint and seam sealer or equivalent

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [LIFTGATE LOWER]

Post-installation Operation:

Removal Steps 1-8:

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

]]A[[ STRIKER INSTALLATION






Install the striker so that the striker center does not deviate more than ±1.5 mm (0.06 inch) from the latch center.