Liftgate Latch Replacement Sedan

1. Remove the liftgate lock trim panel.

•	Release the clip.

•	Remove the bolt.




2. Remove the liftgate garnish molding (2) - left side.

•	Remove the luggage shade bracket (3).

•	Release the 4 clips.

3. Remove the liftgate garnish molding (2) - right side.

•	Remove the luggage shade bracket (3).

•	Release the 4 clips.

4. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel (1).

Release the 8 clips.




5. Remove the liftgate latch.

•	Remove the 3 bolts.

•	Disconnect the wiring harness plug.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. Install the liftgate latch.

Connect the wiring harness plug.

Tighten
Tighten the 3 bolts to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

2. Install the lower liftgate trim panel.
3. Install the liftgate garnish molding - right side.
4. Install the liftgate garnish molding - left side.
5. Install the liftgate lock trim panel.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

Liftgate Latch Replacement Coupe

1. Remove the luggage shade from the liftgate.

Release the 2 retaining cords.




2. Remove the upper right and left liftgate garnish molding (1).

•	Remove the 2 luggage shade brackets (2).

•	Release the 6 clips.




3. Remove the liftgate lock trim panel.

•	Remove the body-bound rivet.

•	Remove the 3 inner handle cups.




4. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel.

Release the 8 clips (1).




5. Remove the liftgate latch.

•	Disconnect the wiring harness plug.

•	Remove the 3 bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. Install the liftgate latch.

Tighten
Tighten the 3 bolts to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

2. Connect the wiring harness plug.
3. Install the lower tailgate inner paneling.

Install 8 clips.

4. Install the liftgate lock trim panel.

•	Install the 3 inner handle cups.

•	Install the body-bound rivet.

5. Install the upper right and left liftgate garnish moldings.

•	Install 6 clips.

•	Install the 2 luggage shade.

6. Install the luggage shade to liftgate.

Install the 2 retaining cords.