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Liftgate Removal/Installation

WARNING:
  • When removing the stay damper, serious injury may occur if the stay damper is removed without supporting the liftgate. Always perform the procedure with at least another person.
NOTE:
  • If the liftgate cannot be locked or opened due to a discharged battery or malfunctions in the electrical system, open the liftgate using the liftgate latch manual release procedure.

    (See LIFTGATE LATCH MANUAL RELEASE PROCEDURE .)

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the rear washer hose D.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Washer Hose D And Connector
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  4. Disconnect the connector.
  5. Remove the grommet from the liftgate.
    Fig 2: Removing Grommet From Liftgate
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  6. Remove the stay damper bands using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
    Fig 3: Removing Stay Damper Bands Using Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver
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  7. Remove the stay damper.
  8. Remove the stud ball.
  9. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 4: Liftgate And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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  10. Remove the liftgate.
  11. Remove the bolts.
  12. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 5: Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  14. Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT .)
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