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Disconnect the outside handle rod (A) and actuator rod (B).
When removing and installing the trunk lid, an assistant is necessary.
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
Open the tailgate glass
After loosening the screws the remove the tailgate trim (A).
Remove the upper trim(B) and side trim(C).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Replace and damaged clips.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Take care not to scratch the surface the tailgate glass.
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
Remove the following items.
Rear wiper assembly [A(See page BE- “Rear wiper”)].
Tailgate lifter [B(See page BD- 18)].
High stop lamp [C(See page BE- “High stop lamp”)].
After loosening the mounting bolts then remove the tailgate glass (D).
Remove the tailgate trim (See page BD- 13).
Disconnect the outside handle rod (A) and actuator rod (B).
Loosen the latch mounting bolts and disconnect the connector (A).
Remove the tailgate latch (B).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the connector is connected properly and the connecting rod is connected properly.
Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.
Remove the tailgate trim (See page BD- 13).
Disconnect the outside handle rod (A), actuator rod (B), glass latch rod (C), key cylinder rod (D) and connector.
After loosening the mounting bolt and nuts, then remove the actuator assembly (E).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the connector is connected properly and the connecting rod is connected properly.
Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.
Remove the tailgate trim (See page BD- 13).
Disconnect the tailgate glass latch rod (A).
After loosening the mounting bolts, then disconnect the connector (B).
Remove the tailgate glass latch (C).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the tailgate glass opens properly and locks securely.
Remove the tailgate trim (See page BD- 13).
Remove the tailgate garnish (See page BD- 45).
Disconnect the key rod (A) and connector.
Remove the key holder (B).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the tailgate glass opens properly and locks securely.
After disconnecting the tailgate lifter, then remove the glass weatherstrip (A).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Remove the tailgate weatherstrip (A).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Remove the tailgate trim (See page BD- 13).
Disconnect the outside handle rod (A) and latch rod (B).
Loosen the inside handle (C) mounting bolts.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the tailgate glass opens properly and locks securely.
Using a screwdriver (A), lift up slightly the socket clips (B) of both ends on the lifter (C), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (D).
Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.
Push down the hook (A) on the upper part of the pull handle (B) by using the screwdriver or the remover.
Remove the following items.
Front seat (See page BD- 84).
Rear seat (See page BD- 92).
Front door scuff trim LH (See page BD- 69).
Rear door scuff trim LH (See page BD- 69).
Center pillar lower trim (see page BD- 69).
Luggage trim, left side (see page BD- 70).
Disconnect the fuel filler door release cable from the release handle (A).
Remove the release cable (B) from the clip, and disconnect the fuel filler door catch (C), then remove the fuel filler door cable from the vehicle.
Loosen the bolts, then remove the fuel filler door (A).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the fuel fill door opens properly and locks securely.
Check that the fuel fill door (A) fits flush against the body. If necessary, adjust it.
Remove the front door scuff trim and center pillar lower trim (See page BD- 69).
Loosen the release handle (A), mounting bolt.
Disconnect the release cable (B), then remove the release handle.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the release cable is connected properly.
Make sure the fuel filler door/trunk lid open properly.
