1.
Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (B).
When removing and installing the tail gate, an assistant is necessary.
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (B).
Remove the following items :
Tail gate upper trim
Tail gate trim
Tail gate side trim
Disconnect the nozzle hose (C).
Disconnect the connectors and wring harness (B).
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the tail gate assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
21.6~26.5 N.m (2.2~2.7 kgf.m, 15.9~19.5 lb-ft)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure the tail gate latch release cable is connected properly.
Make sure the tail gate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
Replace any 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.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the tail gate upper trim (A).
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the tail gate power switch (A).
Disconnect the tail gate power switch connector (B).
Remove the tail gate caps (B).
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the tail gate trim (A).
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the tail gate side trim (A).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
Remove the following items:
Tail gate trim
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the tail gate latch bracket assembly (A).
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the tail gate latch assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
6.9 ~ 10.8N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
Loosen the tail gate latch power motor assembly mounting nuts.
Tightening torque :
6.9 ~ 10.8N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
Disconnect the tail gate latch connector (A) and tail gate latch power motor connector (B).
Remove the tail gate latch & tail gate latch power motor (A).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure the connector is connected properly and the connecting rod is connected properly.
Make sure the tail gate opens properly and locks securely.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to without marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
Remove the following items :
Rear seat cushion assembly
(Refer to the BD group - "Rear Seat")
Rear seat side back assembly
(Refer to the BD group - "Rear Seat")
Luggage cover board
(Refer to the BD group – “Interior Trim”)
Rear transverse trim
(Refer to the BD group – “Interior Trim”)
Luggage side trim
(Refer to the BD group – “Interior Trim”)
Rear pillar trim
(Refer to the BD group – “Interior Trim”)
Disconnect the power tail gate lift connector (A).
Using a screwdriver (A), lift up slightly the socket clips (B) of both ends on the lifer (D), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (C).
Take care not to be closed the tail gate, when removing the lift.
Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.
Make sure the tail gate lock and opens properly and locks securely.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to without marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
Remove the tail gate trim.
After loosening the mounting nuts, then disconnect the tail gate combination lamp connector (A).
Remove the tail gate combination lamp (A).
Disconnect the tail gate garnish connector (A).
After loosening the mounting nuts, then remove the tail gate garnish (A).
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the tail gate back panel molding (A).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure the connector is connected properly.
Replace any damaged clips.
Do not apply sealant to the body.
Remove the tail gate weatherstrip (A).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Install the weatherstrip aligned with center line (B).
After loosening the tail gate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tail gate by moving it up or down, or right or left.
Adjust the tail gate height by turning the tail gate overslam bumpers (B).
Remove the tail gate striker cover (D).
After loosening the tail gate striker (C) mounting bolts, adjust the tail gate striker by moving it up or down, or right or left.
