Tools Required

J 36796 Clip Zip Removal Tool

1. Remove the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .



3. Pull the liftgate wiring harness passthrough boot away from the liftgate.
4. Disconnect the liftgate wiring harness inline connector.
5. Disconnect the rear washer fluid supply line.



6. Disconnect the rear windshield defogger connectors (2).



7. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3) from the liftgate module.
8. Disconnect the license plate lamp connector (1).



9. Disconnect the liftgate window latch connector (2).
10. Disconnect the rear windshield wiper motor connector (1).



11. Disconnect the 2 liftgate power lock assembly connectors (1,3).




Important: Note the routing of the liftgate wiring harness prior to removal.

12. Use the J 36796 in order to release the wiring harness retainers.
13. Remove the wiring harness from the liftgate.

1. Install the wiring harness to the liftgate as previously routed. Ensure that the harness retainers are fully seated.



2. Connect the 2 liftgate power lock assembly connectors (1,3).



3. Connect the rear windshield wiper motor connector (1).
4. Connect the liftgate window latch connector.



5. Connect the license plate lamp connector (1).
6. Connect the electrical connectors (3) from the liftgate module.



7. Connect the rear windshield defogger connectors (2).



8. Connect the rear washer fluid supply line.
9. Connect the liftgate wiring harness inline connector.
10. Install the wiring harness passthrough boot to the liftgate.
11. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
12. Install the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.