Liftgate Trim Panel: Removal

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Remove the interior liftgate handle trim covers.

Fig 1: Removing Interior Liftgate Handle Trim Covers
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Remove the interior liftgate handle.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the interior liftgate handle.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Interior Liftgate Handle
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NOTE: Right side shown, left side similar.

Fig 3: Removing Push Pins

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Remove the push pins.
Remove the lower interior liftgate trim panel.

Fig 4: Removing Lower Interior Liftgate Trim Panel
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Remove the upper and side interior liftgate trim panels.
1. Release the upper interior liftgate trim panel.
2. Slide the upper and side interior liftgate trim panel assembly toward the front of the vehicle to release.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Upper And Side Interior Liftgate Trim Panels
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Separate the interior liftgate side trim panels from the upper trim panel.