Liftgate Assembly - Remove And Install: Install
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- With assistance, position the liftgate onto the vehicle, and then install the bolts that attach the liftgate to the vehicle. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Route the liftgate harness through the access hole, and then install the grommet to the body.
- Connect the liftgate harness connectors (x3).
- Install the liftgate harness ground bolt.
8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs)
NOTE: Inspect the bolt. If the bolt is a self tapping tri-lobular bolt (1128269-00-A), then discard. If it is a normal bolt (1447438-00-A), reuse.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Install the liftgate power strut upper ball stud to the liftgate.
- Install the liftgate strut assist upper ball stud to the liftgate.
- Install the clips that attach the rear edge of the rear headliner to the vehicle.
- Install the RH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Install the RH trunk side trim. See.
- Install the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace) .
- Install the front trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Front (Remove and Replace) .
- Fold the RH 2nd row seat to the vertical the position.
- Tighten the bolts that attach the liftgate to the vehicle.
32 N.m (23.6 ft-lbs)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
- Close the liftgate.