Removal Procedure

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Liftgate Weatherstrip (1) - Reposition
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Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool to disengage the body side rear window garnish molding (1) and retaining clips on both sides.
Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove
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Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove
- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove
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Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove
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Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool to disengage the 2 body rear corner upper garnish molding (1) and retaining clips.
Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Reposition
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NOTE:
Lower to gain access to rear window washer nozzle hose extension

Lower the headlining trim panel (1).
Disengage the retaining clips (2) at the rear of the headliner trim panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Rear Window Washer Nozzle Hose Extension - Disconnect
Disconnect the upper panel grommet from the body of the vehicle.
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Raise the rear compartment lift window.
Rear End Spoiler Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
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Rear End Spoiler Bolt (1) - Remove [11x]
Rear End Spoiler (1) - Remove
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Rear Window Defroster Electrical Connector Trim Cover (1) - Remove [2x]
Rear Window Defroster Electrical Connector (2) - Disconnect [2x]
Disconnect the liftgate window struts from the rear compartment lift window.
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Remove the liftgate hinge pin retainers (1).
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With aid of assistance, lift and slid the rear compartment lift window (1) to the left side of the vehicle and remove from the hinge pins (2).
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Rear Compartment Lift Window (1) - Remove
Install liftgate support.
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Liftgate Hinge Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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Lower the headlining trim panel (1) enough to gain access to the liftgate hinge nuts.
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Liftgate Hinge Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Liftgate Hinge (2) - Remove