Rear Gate Panel

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Open the rear gate.
Remove the rear gate trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim. >
Remove the rear gate garnish. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish. >
Remove the rear wiper arm. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Wiper Arm. >
Remove the rear wiper motor. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Wiper Motor. >
Remove the rear gate outer handle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Outer Handle. >
Remove the rear gate latch assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Latch Assembly. >
Remove the roof spoiler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Roof Spoiler. >
Remove harness clip of each connector from the rear gate panel.
Remove the weather strip clip (A), and remove the rear gate panel weather strip.

Fig 1: Locating Weather Strip Clips

NOTE: If the weather strip clip is removed with excessive force, the weather strip may be damaged. Be sure to use clip remover to remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Clip Remover
Remove the rubber duct (A) connection, and pull out the harness and washer hose from the rear gate.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Duct
Before removing the rear gate damper stay, prevent the rear gate from closing using prop or the like.
CAUTION: If the prop comes off, operators may get injured and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to support the rear gate with secure material to prevent injury or damage.

Fig 4: Supporting Rear Gate With Secure Material
Remove the mounting bolt of rear gate damper stay.

Fig 5: Locating Mounting Bolts Of Rear Gate Damper Stay
Remove the rear gate hinge bolt, and remove the rear gate panel.

Fig 6: Locating Rear Gate Hinge Bolts
Remove the rear gate hinge from the vehicle.