Liftgate Assembly - Remove And Install: Install

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
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Route the liftgate harness through the access hole, and then install the grommet to the body.

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Connect the liftgate harness connectors (x3).

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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
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Install the liftgate power strut upper ball stud to the liftgate.

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Install the liftgate strut assist upper ball stud to the liftgate.

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Install the clips that attach the rear edge of the rear headliner to the vehicle.

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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
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Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
Close the liftgate.