Body and Paint

Removal and Installation — Liftgate Trim Panel

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Interior trim removal tool

Removal

  1. Release the retainers and remove the center upper liftgate trim panel.
    Use common equipment: interior trim remover.
  2. Release the retainers and remove the right upper liftgate trim panel.
    Use common equipment: interior trim remover.
  3. Release the retainers and remove the left rear door upper trim panel.
  4. Release the retainers and remove the lower liftgate trim panel screw cover.
    Use common equipment: interior trim remover.
  5. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel screws.

  6. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel.
    1. Release the lower liftgate trim panel retainers.
      Use common equipment: interior trim remover.
    1. If equipped.
      Disconnect the liftgate power release lower switch electrical connector.
    1. Disconnect the lower liftgate trim panel interior lamp electrical connector.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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