Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel: Service and Repair

TRIM PANEL

REMOVAL

REMOVAL - UPPER
1. Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.

Fig. 10:

2. Disconnect power liftgate link from ball head bracket, if equipped (Fig. 10).
3. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the upper trim panel locking tabs.
4. Remove upper trim panel from liftgate.

REMOVAL - LOWER
1. Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
2. Remove liftgate upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel.

Fig. 11:

3. Remove two (2) upper screws attaching trim panel (Fig. 11).
4. Remove six (6) lower screws attaching trim panel.
5. Remove liftgate trim panel from vehicle.
6. Gently pull trim panel away from liftgate to disengage pins and grommets.
7. Remove trim panel from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION - UPPER
1. Place upper trim panel into position.
2. Press the upper trim panel locking tabs into the locked position (Fig. 10).
3. Connect power liftgate link onto ball head bracket, if equipped.
4. Close liftgate.

INSTALLATION - LOWER

Fig. 12:

1. Check for missing grommets or plastic nuts (Fig. 12).
2. Place lower trim panel into position (Fig. 11).
3. Push trim panel against liftgate to engage pins and grommets.
4. Install six (6) lower screws attaching trim panel.
5. Install two (2) upper screws attaching trim panel.
6. Install liftgate upper trim panel.
7. Close liftgate.