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Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement




Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement

Special Tools

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the left and right upper liftgate garnish moldings. Refer to Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement (Upper Center) ()Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement (Upper Right) ()Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement (Upper Left) ().
2. Use J 38778 to disengage the two clips and eleven fasteners from the trim panel.
3. Remove the trim panel from the liftgate.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the trim panel to the liftgate.
2. Engage the two clips and eleven fasteners to the trim panel.
3. Install the left and right upper liftgate garnish moldings. Refer to Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement (Upper Center) ()Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement (Upper Right) ()Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement (Upper Left) ().