Removal and Replacement

LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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. Procedures

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.

3. Remove the liftgate lower trim.

4. Disconnect the connectors.






5. Remove the grommets from the liftgate.

NOTE:
- If the liftgate is to be replaced with a new one, remove the liftgate wiring harnesses without tying them with strings.

6. Tie each string to connectors (1) and (2) shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- Prepare two strings of 150 cm {59.1 in} or longer length.





7. Pull out the liftgate wiring harness as shown in the figure while grasping the end of the string so that the end of the string does not enter the liftgate.






8. Untie the strings from connectors (1) and (2).

9. Disconnect the joint pipe of the rear washer hose.






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






11. Remove the stay damper.

12. Remove the ball stud.

13. Remove the bolts.






14. Remove the liftgate.

15. Install in the reverse order of removal.

16. Adjust the liftgate. Adjustments