REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation operation
Liftgate alignment (Refer to
.)
Striker removal steps
•
Rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trims
.)
>>A<<
1.
Striker
Liftgate lock release handle removal steps
•
Liftgate trim (Refer to GROUP 52A - Liftgate Trims
.)
•
Rear wiper motor assembly (Refer to GROUP 51 - Rear Wiper and Washer
.)
<<A>>
2.
Liftgate lock release handle
Liftgate latch removal steps
•
Liftgate trim (Refer to GROUP 52A - Liftgate Trims
.)
3.
Ground bolt
>>B<<
4.
Liftgate latch assembly
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>> LIFTGATE LOCK RELEASE HANDLE REMOVAL
1.
Loosen the screw (1).
2.
Withdraw the left side of liftgate lock release handle (3) while pushing it in the arrow direction (2) to compress the hook.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STRIKER INSTALLATION
Install the striker so that the striker center does not deviate more than ±1.5 mm (0.06 in) from the latch center.
>>B<< LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Install the liftgate latch assembly mounting bolts in the numerical order.