Removal - Upper

Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
Disconnect power liftgate link from ball head bracket, if equipped. See Fig 1. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/POWER DOORS/CONTROL ROD - REMOVAL) .
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the upper trim panel locking tabs.
Remove upper trim panel from liftgate.

Fig 1: LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM PANEL

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - PINS AND GROMMETS

2 - CLIPS

3 - FOUR (4) WAY LOCATOR

4 - UPPER LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL - MANUAL LIFTGATE

5 - POWER LIFTGATE LINK

6 - UPPER LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL - POWER LIFTGATE