Liftgate Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

Liftgate Latch Replacement — figure 1

1. Open the liftgate window.
2. Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the 2 panel locators (1).
3. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Access Hole Cover(2) » Remove

Liftgate Latch Replacement — figure 2

4. Use the appropriate trim tool to release the liftgate upper center trim finish panel (1) from the liftgate inner panel.
5. Liftgate Upper Center Trim Finish Panel (1) » Remove

Liftgate Latch Replacement — figure 3

6. Use a flat-bladed trim tool to aid in the removal of the liftgate upper side trim finish panel (1) from the liftgate.
7. Liftgate Upper Side Trim Finish Panel (1) » Remove [2x]

Liftgate Latch Replacement — figure 4

8. Use a flat-bladed trim tool to aid in the removal of the rear compartment lid inner panel trim hole plug (1).
9. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) » Remove
10. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel (3) » Remove
11. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Liftgate Latch Replacement — figure 5

12. Liftgate Latch Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]

13. Liftgate Latch (2) » Remove

14. Disconnect the electrical connector. Installation Procedure

15. Connect the electrical connector.

16. Liftgate Latch (2) » Install

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

3. Liftgate Latch Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

4. Connect the electrical connector.

5. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel (3) » Install

6. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

7. Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Hole Plug(1) » Install

8. Liftgate Upper Side Trim Finish Panel (1) » Install [2x]

9. Liftgate Upper Center Trim Finish Panel (1) » Install

10. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Access Hole Cover(2) » Install

11. Liftgate Trim Finish Panel Locator(1) » Install [2x]

12. Close the liftgate window.