Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Door Back Panel Repair Procedures

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement

  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Be careful not to scratch the body surface.
  1. Remove the rear door trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
  2. Disconnect the rear view camera connector (A).
  3. Loosen the rear back panel mounting nuts (A).
  4. Using a screwdriver or trim remover, remove the liftgate rear panel (A).
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

Test yourself

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