Body - Interior & Exterior: Decklid/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: Liftgate: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Upper Trim Molding

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WARNING: Do not disconnect the support rod cylinders with the liftgate closed. The support rod pistons are operated by high pressure gas. This pressure could cause damage and/or personal injury if they are removed while the pistons are compressed.

1. Open and support the liftgate.
2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the upper rear headliner trim.
   Fig 2: Gate Support

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3. Remove the support struts (1) from the liftgate. See Body/Decklid/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate/PROP, Gas - Removal .
   Fig 3: Hinge - Body

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4. Disconnect the wire harnesses and the washer hose.
5. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the hinge location.
6. Remove the liftgate to body fasteners (2 and 3) and remove liftgate from vehicle.