Liftgate

LIFTGATE

REMOVAL

1. Open the liftgate.




2. Remove the trim panels (1) from the liftgate. The liftgate has two trim panels, an upper and a lower. Both trim panels must be removed to access the liftgate's harness connectors. Refer to Trim Panel.
3. Disconnect the following harness connections:
- Right and left defroster harness connections.
- Right and left license plate lamp harness connections.
- Ground lug G302.
- Antenna amplifier harness connector.
- Rear liftgate lock switch.
- Pneumatic lock air line.
- Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) harness connector.
- Rear spoiler limit switch and motor harness connectors.




4. Remove the rubber grommet (1) from the liftgate. Then pull the harness through the access hole.
5. Remove the headliner.




6. Using a suitable propping device, prop the liftgate up and remove the gas prop (2) from its mount point (1).




7. Have a helper hold the liftgate and remove the two bolts (2) from each hinge under the roof of the vehicle, leaving the hinge bolts (1) attached to the liftgate.
8. Carefully lift the liftgate off the body and then set it down on a clean dry surface.

INSTALLATION




1. Have a helper lift the liftgate and install the two bolts (1) for each hinge from inside the roof panel. Tighten to 25 N.m (18 ft.lbs.).




2. Using a suitable propping device, prop the rear lift-gate up and install the gas prop (2) to its mount point. The install the upper lock cap (1) on the gas prop.
3. Connect the following harness connections:
- Right and left defroster harness connections.
- Right and left license plate lamp harness connections.
- Ground lug G302.
- Antenna amplifier harness connector.
- Rear liftgate lock switch.
- Pneumatic lock air line.
- Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) harness connector.
- Rear spoiler limit switch and motor harness connectors.




4. Install the rubber grommet (1) to the liftgate.




5. Install the trim panel to the liftgate.
6. Align the liftgate. Refer to Body and Frame / Specifications / Dimensions.