Liftgate Garnish Removal/Installation: Notes

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Replace Parts

Double-sided adhesive tape
Number of parts: 2
Used place: Liftgate garnish

WARNING:

Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife.

Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

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Remove the double-sided adhesive tape in the position shown in the figure using the utility knife.

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Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of the arrow to remove the clip.

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Put on gloves.
Insert the hand in the position shown in the figure.

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Slide the hand in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the clips.
Perform the same procedure from Steps 1 to 6 for the opposite side of the vehicle.
Move the liftgate garnish in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure and remove the tab and clip.

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Remove the liftgate garnish.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Liftgate Garnish Installation Note .)