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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear wiper arm. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT - REAR  in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  2. Remove the rear washer nozzle. Refer to WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT - REAR  in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  3. Open and support the liftgate.
  4. Remove the liftgate pull strap. Refer to PULLSTRAP REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE   . 
  5. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE   . 
  6. Remove the liftgate wiring harness. Refer to WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE   . 
    Fig 1: Removing Lift Gate From Vehicle
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  7. Remove the rear speakers from the liftgate. Refer to SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - REAR  in Entertainment.
  8. Remove the wiper motor. Refer to WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - REAR  in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  9. Place protective coverings over adjacent body panels.
  10. With a grease pencil mark the location of the liftgate hinge to the liftgate.
  11. Remove the struts from the liftgate. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE   . 
  12. With an assistant, remove the bolts from the liftgate hinge.
  13. With an assistant, remove the liftgate from the vehicle.
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