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Body - Interior & Exterior: Liftgate: Hinge: Removal: Hinge

Fig 1: Liftgate Harness
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NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the liftgate to replace one or both hinges. The hinges can be replaced one at a time.
NOTE: A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.
  1. Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
  2. Disconnect liftgate harness and washer hose.
    Fig 2: Hinge
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  3. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the hinge to aid installation.
  4. Remove the two bolts that secure the liftgate hinge (1) to the liftgate.
    Fig 3: Locating Nuts And Bolt
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  5. Carefully, move down headliner and remove two nuts and one fastener. Remove hinge from vehicle.