Interior & Exterior (1 Of 2): DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: DECKLID: Removal

Fig 1: Decklid Hinge

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1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Release the decklid latch and open the decklid (3).
3. Remove the decklid trim panel (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/PANEL-TRIM - REMOVAL)  .
4. Disconnect the decklid wire harness from the body wire harness.
5. Support decklid with a suitable lifting device and disengage the clips that secure the gas prop rods (1) to the decklid. (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/PROP ROD-GAS - REMOVAL) .
6. Remove the bolts that secure the decklid to the decklid hinges (2) and with assistance, carefully remove the liftgate the from vehicle.