Installation Procedure
- Install the body side hinges (1) to the body.
- Install the nuts retaining the body side hinges to the body.
Tighten: Tighten the body side hinge nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the hinge pivots (1) to the body side hinges.
- Install the hinge bushings (2) to the body side hinges.
- Install the hinge bushings (1) to the liftgate hinges.
- Install the hinge pivots (2) to the liftgate hinges.
- With the aid of an assistant, install the liftgate to the body side hinge by inserting the hinge pivots into the hinge bushings and sliding the liftgate to the right.
- Install the liftgate hinge pivot retainers (1) to the liftgate hinge pivots.
- Connect the liftgate to the body wiring harness connector. Refer to Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement .
- Install the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .
- Install the liftgate window. Refer to Liftgate Window Replacement .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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