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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1282109  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Open and suitably support the liftgate.
  3. Remove the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector.

  6. Object Number: 1282110  Size: SH
  7. Remove the liftgate lower trim panel
  8. Disconnect the hose nozzle from the liftgate washer.

  9. Object Number: 1282111  Size: SH
  10. Remove the gas support assemblies from theliftgate. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .
  11. With the aid of another technician, remove the bolts and the liftgate from the hinges.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1282111  Size: SH
  1. With the aid of another technician, install the bolts and the liftgate to the hinges.
  2. Install the gas support assemblies to the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1282110  Size: SH
  4. Connect the hose nozzle to the liftgate washer.
  5. Install the liftgate lower trim panel.

  6. Object Number: 1282109  Size: SH
  7. Connect the electrical connector.
  8. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Install the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  10. Close the liftgate.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.