DECKLID - Pt-27: Removal

Release decklid latch and open decklid.
Remove decklid trim panel. (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/DECKLID TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) .
Disconnect decklid wire harness from body wire harness.
Support decklid on a suitable lifting device.
Disengage clips attaching gas prop rod supporting decklid. (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/GAS PROP ROD - REMOVAL) .
Remove bolts attaching decklid hinge to decklid. See Fig 1 and Fig 2.
With assistance, remove liftgate from vehicle.

Fig 1: DECKLID HINGE

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1 - GAS PROP ROD

2 - DECKLID HINGE

3 - DECKLID

Fig 2: DECKLID

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1 - DECKLID EMBLEM SPRING NUT(S)

2 - DECKLID OUTSIDE CHROME HANDLE

3 - DECKLID

4 - DECKLID OUTSIDE BEZEL

5 - DECKLID HANDLE ATTACHING NUT(S)