Section 124 (Body - Interior & Exterior): DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: Liftgate: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Open and support the liftgate.
- Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the upper rear headliner trim.
- Remove the support cylinders from the liftgate. Refer to PROP, GAS, LIFTGATE, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the wire harnesses and the washer hose.
- Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the hinge location.
- Remove the liftgate to body fasteners (1) and remove liftgate from vehicle.