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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
 
 
<Up to 20 Model year>
Pre-removal Operation
  • Liftgate Trim Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Liftgate Trim ).
  • Rear Wiper Blade Assembly, Rear Wiper Motor and Rear Washer Hose Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear Wiper and Washer ).
  • High-mounted Stop Light Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 54A, High-mounted Stop Light ).
  • Rear View Camera Removal (Refer to GROUP 54A, Rear View Camera ).
  • Liftgate Garnish Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Liftgate Garnish ).
  • Liftgate Window Glass Removal (Refer to ).
Post-installation Operation
  • Liftgate Alignment (Refer to ).
  • Adjustment of Liftgate Height (Refer to ).
  • Liftgate Window Glass Installation (Refer to ).
  • Liftgate Garnish Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Liftgate Garnish ).
  • Rear View Camera Installation (Refer to GROUP 54A, Rear View Camera ).
  • High-mounted Stop Light Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 54A, High-mounted Stop Light ).
  • Rear Wiper Blade Assembly, Rear Wiper Motor and Rear Washer Hose Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear Wiper and Washer ).
  • Liftgate Trim Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Liftgate Trim ).
Liftgate assembly removal steps
1.Damper
2.Plug
3.Liftgate damper upper
5.Liftgate damper lower
6.Liftgate harness
7.Defogger harness
<<A>>>>C<<8.Liftgate gas spring connection
9.Ball joint
10.Liftgate gas spring assembly
11.Liftgate assembly
Liftgate hinge removal steps
Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A, Headlining )
>>B<<12.Liftgate hinge
Liftgate opening weatherstrip removal
Rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim )
>>A<<13.Liftgate opening weatherstrip
 
 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <Up to 20 Model year>
 
 
<<A>> LIFTGATE GAS SPRING CONNECTION REMOVAL
caution
  • Do not disassemble, drill, or throw the liftgate gas springs assembly into the fire.
  • Make sure that the piston rod should not collect any foreign particles.
  • Support the liftgate assembly to prevent the liftgate assembly from falling after the liftgate gas springs assembly is cut off.
Slide the pin and remove the liftgate gas spring assembly from the ball joint in the direction of the arrow.
 
 
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS <Up to 20 Model year>
 
 
>>A<< LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION
The marking on the liftgate opening weatherstrip should be positioned at the center of the body.
 

 
 
>>B<< 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
 
 
 
>>C<< LIFTGATE GAS SPRING CONNECTION INSTALLATION
1. Keep pushing the pin shown in advance to the upper side.
2. Connect the combination of the liftgate gas spring and the ball joint in the direction of the arrow.
3. Push the pin and lock the liftgate gas spring and ball joint.
 
 
 
 
<From 22 Model year>
Pre-removal Operation
  • Liftgate Trim Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Liftgate Trim ).
Post-installation Operation
  • Liftgate Alignment (Refer to ).
  • Adjustment of Liftgate Height (Refer to ).
  • Liftgate Trim Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Liftgate Trim ).
Liftgate assembly removal steps
1.Liftgate harness
2.Liftgate damper
3.Plug
4.Liftgate damper upper
5.Liftgate damper lower
6.Shim
<<A>>>>C<<7.Liftgate gas spring connection
8.Liftgate gas spring bracket
9.Liftgate gas spring assembly
10.Liftgate assembly
Liftgate hinge removal steps
Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A, Headlining )
>>B<<11.Liftgate hinge
Liftgate opening weatherstrip removal steps
Rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim )
>>A<<12.Liftgate opening weatherstrip
 
 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <From 22 Model year>
 
 
<<A>> LIFTGATE GAS SPRING CONNECTION REMOVAL
caution
  • Do not disassemble, drill, or throw the liftgate gas springs assembly into the fire.
  • Make sure that the piston rod should not collect any foreign particles.
  • Support the liftgate assembly to prevent the liftgate assembly from falling after the liftgate gas springs assembly is cut off.
Slide the pin and remove the liftgate gas spring assembly from the ball joint in the direction of the arrow.
 
 
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS <From 22 Model year>
 
 
>>A<< LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION
The marking on the liftgate opening weatherstrip should be positioned at the center of the body.
 
 
 
>>B<< LIFTGATE HINGE INSTALLATION
Apply the specified sealant to the liftgate hinge mounting surface, and install the liftgate hinge.
Specified Sealant: 3M™ AAD Part No.8531 Heavy drip check sealer, 3M™ AAD Part No.8646 Automotive joint and seam sealer or equivalent
 
 
 
>>C<< LIFTGATE GAS SPRING CONNECTION INSTALLATION
1. Keep pushing the pin shown in advance to the upper side.
2. Connect the combination of the liftgate gas spring and the ball joint in the direction of the arrow.
3. Push the pin and lock the liftgate gas spring and ball joint.