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Removal And Installation: Liftgate: Removal

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NOTE: Manual liftgate shown, power liftgate similar.
  1. Remove the bolt at the liftgate and position the ground strap aside.
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  2. Position aside the liftgate opening weatherstrip.
  3. Remove the liftgate trim panel. REFER to LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL .
  4. Disconnect the center high-mount stop lamp electrical connector.
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  5. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

    Disconnect the heated backlight electrical connectors.

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  6. Disconnect the rear wiper motor electrical connector.
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  7. Disconnect the license lamp electrical connector.
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  8. Disconnect the liftgate latch electrical connectors.
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  10. Remove the wiring harness pushpin retainers.
  11. Remove the wiring harness boot at the liftgate opening and route the wiring harness out of the liftgate.
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  12. Remove the rear washer hose boot at the body and disconnect the washer hose.
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  13. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

    Loosen but do not remove the liftgate-to-hinge bolts.

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  14. Manually support the liftgate.
  15. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

    Disconnect the liftgate supports at the liftgate.

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  16. With the help of an assistant, remove the liftgate-to-hinge bolts and remove the liftgate.
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