Body and Paint
Removal and Installation — Liftgate Trim Panel
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6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment
Interior trim removal tool
Removal
- Release the retainers and remove the center upper liftgate trim panel.
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- Release the retainers and remove the right upper liftgate trim panel.
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- Release the retainers and remove the left rear door upper trim panel.

- Release the retainers and remove the lower liftgate trim panel screw cover.
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- Remove the lower liftgate trim panel screws.
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Remove the lower liftgate trim panel.- Release the lower liftgate trim panel retainers.
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- If equipped.
Disconnect the liftgate power release lower switch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the lower liftgate trim panel interior lamp electrical connector.
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- Release the lower liftgate trim panel retainers.
Installation
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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