REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal Operation

Rear Washer Hose Removal (Refer to Rear Wiper and Washer REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION).

Post-installation Operation

Liftgate Alignment (Refer to LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT).
Adjustment of Liftgate Height (Refer to ADJUSTMENT OF LIFTGATE HEIGHT).
Rear Washer Hose Installation (Refer to Rear Wiper and Washer REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION).

			Liftgate assembly removal steps
		1.	Liftgate opening weatherstrip
		•	Liftgate lower inner finisher (Refer to Liftgate Trim REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION)
		2.	Ground bolt
		3.	Liftgate wiring harness connector connection
		4.	Power liftgate control unit assembly
		5.	Liftgate assembly
		•	Headlining (Refer to Headlining REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION).
		6.	Liftgate hinge
		7.	Liftgate upper weatherstrip
		8.	Liftgate damper upper
		9.	Shim <Vehicles with shim>
		10.	Liftgate damper lower
		11.	Damper

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< LIFTGATE HINGE INSTALLATION

Apply the specified sealant to the liftgate hinge mounting surface, and install the liftgate hinge.

Specified Adhesive: 3M™ AAD Part No.8531 Heavy drip check sealer, 3M™ AAD Part No.8646 Automotive joint and seam sealer or equivalent

>>B<< GROUND BOLT INSTALLATION

Check the head mark "E" and install the ground bolt.

>>C<< LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION

The marking on the liftgate opening weatherstrip should be positioned at the center of the body.