Hinge, Liftgate: Removal: Removal
- Open the lift gate.
- Pull down at the center of the headliner molding (3) only enough to allow the tab (2) to be released from the quarter trim molding.
- Carefully pull down to remove the remaining clips (4) attaching the molding to the body then move the molding to the left to released the tab from the quarter trim molding.
- Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinges (1) to aid with installation.CAUTION:
Support the lift gate while the hinge is removed.
- Place a block under the lift gate and remove the nuts (3) from the hinge (1) located on the body.
- Remove the bolts (4) from the hinge (1) located on the body.
- Remove the bolts (2) from the hinge (1) at the lift gate.
- Remove the hinge (1) from the vehicle.