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Installation Procedure

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  1. Align the hinge with the marks made on the vehicle body.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the hinge retaining nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the liftgate hinge stud nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER REPLACEMENT .
  4. Install the liftgate. Refer to Lift Gate Replacement .
    Fig 1: Installing Hinge & Retaining Nuts
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