WARNING:
When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Preliminary Procedures
- Liftgate Upper Center Trim Finish Panel Replacement
- Release the liftgate strut from the liftgate. Liftgate Strut Replacement (Manual)
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Liftgate Hinge Bolt [4x]
- Mark the position of the hinges with a grease pencil.
- If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
Tighten
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Liftgate Procedure
- Disconnect the electrical connectors and rear window washer solvent container hose.
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the liftgate.
- Transfer components as necessary.
- Adjust liftgate as needed. Liftgate Adjustment
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