Tailgate Lower Trim Replacement

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the tailgate.

Remove these items:
- Rear license trim (see REAR LICENSE TRIM REPLACEMENT - SEDAN )
- Tailgate lower trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA )
Remove the bolts securing the tailgate lower trim (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate Lower Trim And Mounting Bolts
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Remove the inner taillights from both sides (see LICENSE PLATE LIGHT REPLACEMENT ).
Pull out along the bottom of the tailgate lower trim (A) to release the clip pins (B) from the clip grommets (C) on the tailgate.

Fig 2: Identifying Tailgate Lower Trim, Clip Pins And Clip Grommets
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While pinching the clips from inside the tailgate, remove the tailgate lower trim (A) by pulling it out. If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

Fig 3: Identifying Tailgate Lower Trim
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Remove the clip grommets (A) from the tailgate. If the clip pins and the clip grommets are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
NOTE: Replace the clip pin and the clip grommet as an assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Clip Grommets From Tailgate
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Insert the clip grommets (A) into the clip pins (B) on the tailgate lower trim (C).

Fig 5: Inserting Clip Grommets Into Clip Pins On Tailgate Lower Trim
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Hold the trim up, and fit the clips (D, E) into the holes in the tailgate, then push on the trim until the clips snap into place securely.
Reinstall the inner taillights (see LICENSE PLATE LIGHT REPLACEMENT ).
Reinstall the bolts.

Fig 6: Tailgate Lower Trim And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Reinstall all removed parts.