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Hinge - Liftgate - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open all four doors.
  2. Lower all four windows.
  3. Open liftgate.
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  4. Remove parcel shelf.
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  5. Remove lower liftgate trim.
    NOTE: 8x clips, 2x connectors, Be careful not to hang or drop quickly to prevent damage to connectors.
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  6. Remove speaker grill trim.
    NOTE: 8x clips, 2x datums.
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  7. Remove liftgate upper trim.
    NOTE: 10x clips.
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  8. Disconnect chimsel connector.
    NOTE: 1x connector.
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  9. Disconnect LH antenna amplifier connector.
    NOTE: 1x connector, secure harness onto backlite assembly.
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  10. Disconnect LH antenna RF filter connector.
    NOTE: 1x connector.
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  11. Disconnect RH antenna amplifier connector.
    NOTE: 1x connector, secure harness onto backlite assembly.
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  12. Disconnect rear defrost grid harness from +12V noise filter antenna located on RH side of liftgate.
    NOTE: 1x connector.
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  13. Apply tape to body surrounding backlite assembly for protection.
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  14. Clean backlite and secure double suction cup handles onto both side of backlite assembly.
    NOTE: 2x double suction cup handles, 1 on each side of glass.
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  15. Cut length of square wire to use with T-handles.
    NOTE: Make sure there's adequate wire.
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  16. Secure square wire into T-handle.
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  17. Secure wire to starter tool and push tool through urethane at upper left side.
    NOTE: Carefully push starter wire tool in between backlite assembly and Chimsel.
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  18. Remove wire from starter tool and secure square wire into one T-handle.
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  19. Remove wire starter tool from vehicle.
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  20. Cut out and remove rear backlite assembly.
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, if wire is getting caught on Chimsel, equalizer can be used to separate Chimsel from backlite assembly.
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  21. Remove protective tape from body.
    NOTE: Inspect body and liftgate assembly for any nicks that may need touch up paint.
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  22. Remove urethane from liftgate assembly.
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  23. Remove Chimsel from backlite assembly.
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  24. Remove adhesive residue from backlite assembly.
    NOTE: Carefully remove adhesive residue from backlite assembly.
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  25. Remove urethane from backlite assembly.
    NOTE: Carefully remove remaining urethane from backlite assembly.
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  26. Fold 40 seat into down position.
    NOTE: If seat cushion is not present, protect the seat as required.
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  27. Remove RH side bolster trim.
    NOTE: 1x clip, 1x tab, Start by releasing upper portion.
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  28. Separate RH lower C-pillar trim from RH mid C-pillar trim.
    NOTE: 4x clips, 1x datum.
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  29. Remove RH mid C-pillar trim.
    NOTE: 3x clips.
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  30. Release RH upper C-pillar trim and move aside.
    NOTE: 7x clips.
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  31. Push open RH coat hook.
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  32. Pry open RH coat hook screw cover.
    NOTE: 2x tabs.
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  33. Remove RH coat hook screw.
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 2.5 N.m
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  34. Fold the 60 seat in down position.
    NOTE: If seat cushion is not present, protect the seat as required.
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  35. Remove LH side bolster trim.
    NOTE: 1x clip, 1x tab, Start by releasing upper portion.
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  36. Separate LH lower C-pillar trim from LH mid C-pillar trim.
    NOTE: 4x clips, 1x datum.
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  37. Remove LH mid C-pillar trim.
    NOTE: 3x clips.
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  38. Release LH upper C-pillar trim and move aside.
    NOTE: 7x clips.
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  39. Push open LH coat hook.
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  40. Pry open LH coat hook screw cover.
    NOTE: 2x tabs.
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  41. Remove LH coat hook screw.
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 2.5 N.m.
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  42. Remove bolts securing rear of headliner to body.
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 3 N.m, Bolt located on LH & RH side of headliner.
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  43. Release headliner from rear end of vehicle.
    NOTE: 5x clips.
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  44. Close liftgate.
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  45. Remove butyl patch to access liftgate hinge to body nuts.
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  46. Mark fastener location for installation.
    NOTE: Location of nuts for hinge can be marked using masking tape, sharpie or lightly scribing with pocket screwdriver.
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  47. Remove nuts on hinge to body LH.
    NOTE: 2x M6 nuts, 10 mm 16 N.m Recommend assistance, nuts are easily accessed inside the vehicle.
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  48. Remove hinge bolts from liftgate to LH hinge.
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm 11 N.m Mark bolt location on liftgate to LH hinge. However should have ghost marks from bolts.
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  49. Open liftgate.
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  50. Support liftgate with hood prop.
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  51. Release LH liftgate gas strut from ball stud at liftgate.
    NOTE: 1x clip.
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  52. Remove LH liftgate hinge.
    NOTE: Recommend assistance. Have assistant lift up on liftgate LH side while person inside trunk removes hinge. Once removed, install new hinge while liftgate is being held up.
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