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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
 
 
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 stoplight assembly removal (Refer to GROUP 54A - High-mounted Stop Lamp .)
  • 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 .)
  • High-mounted stoplight assembly installation (Refer to GROUP 54A - High-mounted Stop Lamp .)
  • 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
4.Shim <Vehicles with shim>
5.Liftgate damper lower
6.Liftgate harness
7.Screw grommet
8.License plate pad
<<A>>9.Liftgate gas spring connection
10.Ball joint
11.Liftgate gas spring assembly
12.Rod connection
13.Ball joint
14.Plate
15.Liftgate assembly
Liftgate hinge removal steps
•Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A - Headlining .)
>>B<<16.Liftgate hinge
Liftgate opening weatherstrip removal
•Rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim .)
>>A<<17.Liftgate opening weatherstrip
 
 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
 
 
<<A>> LIFTGATE GAS SPRING CONNECTION REMOVAL
caution
  • Do not disassemble or throw the liftgate gas spring assembly into the fire.
  • Before disposal, make a hole to remove the gas.
  • Make sure that the piston rod should not collect any foreign particles.
Slide the pin and remove the liftgate gas spring assembly from the ball joint in the direction of the arrow.
 
 
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
 
 
>>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™ ATD Part No.8531 Heavy drip check sealer, 3M™ ATD Part No.8646 Automotive joint and seam sealer or equivalent