Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:

Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.

Information

When removing and installing the tail gate, an assistant is necessary.

Remove the tail gate trim.
Refer to TAIL GATE TRIM .
Remove the tail gate upper trim.
Refer to TAIL GATE TRIM .
Remove the tail gate side trim.
Refer to TAIL GATE TRIM .
Disconnect the washer nozzle hose (A) and high mounted stop lamp connector (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Washer Nozzle Hose And Stop Lamp Connector
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Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the tail gate lifter (B).

Fig 2: Lifting Socket Clips Using Screwdriver
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Disconnect the connectors and tail gate wiring harness (A).
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the tail gate assembly (B).
Tightening torque:

21.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Tail Gate Assembly And Tail Gate Wiring Harness
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the tail gate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
- Adjust the tail gate alignment.
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.