Liftgate Garnish Removal/Installation: Notes

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Replacement part

Double-sided adhesive tape

Quantity: 2

Location of use: Liftgate garnish

WARNING:

Always wear gloves when using a utility knife. Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury.

Remove the side spoiler. (See SIDE SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Peeling off the double-sided adhesive tape shown in the illustration using a utility knife.

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Using a remover tool, remove the clip.
Move the liftgate garnish in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration and detach the clip from the liftgate garnish.

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Using the remover tool from the side of the vehicle shown in the illustration, detach the clip from the liftgate garnish.

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Affix clean cloth using tape to the position shown in the illustration.

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CAUTION:
- Carefully detach the clips. Otherwise, the clip installation area on the underside of the liftgate garnish could be damaged.
Insert the remover tool into the position shown in the illustration and detach the clips on the vehicle exterior from the liftgate garnish one location at a time.

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Insert the remover tool into the position shown in the illustration and detach the clip from the liftgate garnish.

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Remove the liftgate garnish.
Remove the remaining clips on the liftgate and install them to the liftgate garnish.
Remove the rear center brand emblem. (when removing the rear center brand emblem)

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Install in the reverse order removal. (See LIFTGATE GARNISH INSTALLATION NOTE .)