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Installation Procedure

  1. Liftgate Hinge (2) - Install
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  2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Liftgate Hinge Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 
  4. Liftgate Hinge Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 
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  5. Remove liftgate support.
  6. Rear Compartment Lift Window (1) - Install
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  7. With aid of assistance, lift and slid the rear compartment lift window (1) to the right and onto the hinge pins (2).
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  8. Install the liftgate hinge pin retainers (1).
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  9. Connect the liftgate window struts to the rear compartment lift window.
  10. Rear Window Defroster Electrical Connector (2) - Connect [2x]
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  11. Rear Window Defroster Electrical Connector Trim Cover (1) - Install [2x]
  12. Rear End Spoiler (1) - Install
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  13. Rear End Spoiler Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [11x] - Fastener Specifications
  14. Rear End Spoiler Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
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  15. Connect all electrical connectors.
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  16. Rear Window Washer Nozzle Hose Extension - Connect
  17. Connect the liftgate upper panel grommet.
  18. Engage the retaining clips (2) at the rear underside of the headlining trim panel (1).
  19. Headlining Trim Panel (1) - Install
  20. Engage the 2 body rear corner upper garnish molding (1) and retaining clips.
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  21. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install
  22. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1)Install and tighten Fastener Specifications
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  23. - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install
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  24. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  25. Engage the body side rear window garnish molding (1) and retaining clips on both sides.
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  26. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install
  27. Liftgate Weatherstrip (1) - Install
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  28. Confirm function of high mount stop lamp and washer nozzle.
  29. Adjust liftgate as necessary.