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Liftgate - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH and RH front doors.
  2. Move the LH and RH front seats fully forward.
  3. Open the LH and RH rear doors.
  4. Fold the LH and RH 2nd row seats into down position if equipped with bench seat.
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  5. Open the liftgate.
  6. Remove the lower liftgate trim. See Trim - Liftgate - Lower (Remove and Replace) .
  7. Remove the liftgate speaker grille. Grille - Speaker - Liftgate (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Remove the liftgate upper trim. See Trim - Upper - Liftgate (Remove and Replace) .
  9. Remove the RH trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace) .
  10. Remove the RH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  11. Remove the RH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  12. Release the clips (x7) that partially attach the RH rear side of the headliner.
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  13. Remove the RH active spoiler catch basin cover. See Catch Basin - Active Spoiler - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  14. Release the clip from the liftgate assembly, and then disconnect the high mounted brake light electrical connector.
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  15. Remove the LH catch basin cover.
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  16. Remove the FM antenna amplifiers. See Antenna Amplifier - FM (Remove and Replace) .
  17. Remove the antenna ground noise filter. See Noise Filter - Ground - Antenna (Remove and Replace) .
  18. Remove the antenna LV noise filter. See Noise Filter - LV - Antenna (Remove and Replace) .
  19. Close the liftgate.
  20. Remove the high mounted brake light. See Light - Brake - High Mounted (Remove and Replace) .
  21. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the spoiler assembly.

    6 N.m (4.4 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T30 socket
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  22. Remove the backlight glass. See BACKLIGHT GLASS (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  23. Remove the masking tape from the liftgate assembly.
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  24. Open the liftgate.
  25. Release the locking tab, and then disconnect the liftgate harness electrical connectors (x4).
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  26. Remove the clips (x4) that attach the liftgate electrical harness to the body.
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  27. Remove the bolt that attaches the ground strap to the body.

    9 N.m (6.6 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  28. Release the grommet, and then remove the harness from the vehicle.
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  29. Remove the LH and RH liftgate speakers. See Speaker - Liftgate - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  30. Remove the LH and RH liftgate tweeters. See Tweeter - Liftgate - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  31. Remove the patch bolts (x8) that attach the liftgate bracket trim.

    2.5 N.m (1.8 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T25 bit
    NOTE: Discard the bolts after removal.
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  32. Release the clips (x2) that attach the RH and LH liftgate water catch basin assemblies.
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  33. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the ground straps to the liftgate.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  34. Remove the clips (x17) that attach the liftgate harness to the liftgate assembly, and then remove the harness from the vehicle.
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  35. Release the locking tabs, and then disconnect the LH and RH rear fog/reverse light electrical connectors (x2).
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  36. Remove the nuts (x6) that attach the LH and RH rear fog/reverse light assemblies, and then remove them from the liftgate assembly.

    4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 8 mm socket
    NOTE: Remove the light trim covers to gain access to the fasteners that attach the light assemblies to the liftgate.
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  37. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the liftgate applique bracket.

    2 N.m (1.5 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 socket
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  38. Release the clips (x6) that attach the liftgate taillight and applique bracket assembly to the liftgate.
    NOTE: Note the center of the applique is secured by clips.
    NOTE: Take care not to damage the applique or body.
    NOTE: The applique can let rest on the liftgate.
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  39. Put the removed liftgate tail lights, applique, and bracket assembly in a safe area.
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  40. Remove the rear facing camera. See Camera - Rear Facing (Remove and Replace) .
  41. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the liftgate handle to the liftgate.

    14.4 N.m (10.6 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T30 socket
    NOTE: Support the liftgate handle from the inside when released.
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  42. Disconnect the liftgate handle assembly electrical connector.
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  43. Disconnect the LH and RH liftgate anti-pinch electrical connectors.
    NOTE: Use a pocket screwdriver to release the tab on the connectors.
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  44. Release the holding tab that attaches the liftgate latch power release cable to the liftgate.
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  45. Remove the liftgate latch. See Latch - Liftgate (Remove and Replace) .
  46. Remove the liftgate cinching actuator. See Actuator - Cinching - Liftgate (Remove and Replace) .
  47. Remove the liftgate high force cinching actuator with the liftgate latch power release from liftgate, and then disconnect the electrical connector.
    NOTE: Release the emergency release cable from the liftgate.
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  48. Remove the remaining clips (x3) that attach the LH rear liftgate pinch strip to the liftgate.
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  49. Remove the LH pinch strip grommet, and then remove the pinch strip from the liftgate.
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  50. Remove the remaining push pin clips (x3) that attach the RH rear liftgate pinch strip to the liftgate.
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  51. Remove the RH pinch strip grommet, and then remove the pinch strip from the liftgate.
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  52. Disconnect the RH and LH license plate light electrical connectors (x2).
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  53. Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2), and then remove the LH and RH license plate lights.
    NOTE: From both sides of the liftgate, press the locking tab on each license plate light to release.
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  54. Remove the radio tuner. See Tuner - FM/HD (Remove and Replace) .
  55. Remove the liftgate drain plug.
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  56. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the LH and RH liftgate wedge dampers to the liftgate.

    12 N.m (8.8 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T30 socket
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  57. Remove the LH and RH liftgate lower bumpers from the liftgate.
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  58. Place a fender cover on the LH side of the vehicle.
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  59. Mark the fastener location for installation.
    NOTE: Location of bolts for hinge can be marked using masking tape, sharpie, or lightly scribing with pocket screwdriver.
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  60. Install a hood prop to support the liftgate.
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  61. Release the clips (x2) that attach the LH and RH liftgate struts to the liftgate.
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  62. With an assistant, remove the liftgate from the vehicle.
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  63. Remove and discard the LH and RH liftgate strut ball studs from the liftgate.

    22 N.m (16.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
    NOTE: Discard the strut ball stud after removal.
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  64. With an assistant, remove the bolts (x4) that attach the liftgate hinges to body, and then remove the hinges from the vehicle.

    38 N.m (28.0 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • External Torx E18
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