Interior & Exterior (2 Of 2): Interior: Liftgate: Panel-Trim: Removal

Fig 1: Liftgate Trim Panels

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1. Open the liftgate (1).
2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent flat bladed tool, disengage the snap retainers that secure the CHMSL cover panel (2) to the liftgate and remove the cover panel.
3. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent flat bladed tool, disengage the snap retainers that secure the left and right trim panels (3 and 8) to the liftgate and remove the trim panels.
4. Remove the cover plug (6) and remove the screw (5) that secures the bottom of the lower trim panel (4) to the liftgate.
5. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent flat bladed tool, disengage the snap retainers that secure the lower trim panel to the liftgate and remove the trim panel.
6. If necessary, remove the liftgate pull cup (7).