Exterior/Interior Trim: Body: Liftgate: Liftgate: Removal

Open the liftgate.
Remove the trim panels (1) from the liftgate. The liftgate has two trim panels, an upper and a lower. Both trim panels must be removed to access the liftgate's harness connectors. See TRIM PANEL .

Fig 1: Removing Trim Panels
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Disconnect the following harness connections:
- Right and left defroster harness connections.
- Right and left license plate lamp harness connections.
- Ground lug G302.
- Antenna amplifier harness connector.
- Rear liftgate lock switch.
- Pneumatic lock air line.
- Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) harness connector.
- Rear spoiler limit, switch and motor harness connectors.
Remove the rubber grommet (1) from the liftgate. Then pull the harness through the access hole.

Fig 2: Removing Rubber Grommet From Liftgate
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Remove the headliner. See HEADLINER .
Using a suitable propping device, prop the liftgate up and remove the gas prop (2) from its mount point (1).

Fig 3: Removing Gas Prop
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Have a helper hold the liftgate and remove the two bolts (2) from each hinge under the roof of the vehicle, leaving the hinge bolts (1) attached to the liftgate.

Fig 4: Removing Liftgate Hinge Bolts
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Carefully lift the liftgate off the body and then set it down on a clean dry surface.