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Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement Lower

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove upper trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 575910  Size: SH
  3. Pry gently with a thin-bladed tool in order to release the clips.

  4. Object Number: 575912  Size: SH
  5. Slide the trim panel upward to disengage mounting hooks.
  6. Remove the trim panel from the liftgate.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the trim panel to vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 575910  Size: SH
  3. Slide the trim panel downward to engage mounting hooks.
  4. Install the upper trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Install the pull strap.

Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement Upper

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 575920  Size: SH
  1. Remove expanding plastic fasteners at window latch close-out.
  2. Using the J 38778 , release the retainers from the retainer seats.
  3. Remove the trim panel from the liftgate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 575920  Size: SH
  1. Align the retainers with the holes in the liftgate.
  2. Apply pressure to the seat retainers.
  3. Install the expanding plastic retainers at the window latch close-out.