Rear Closure Center Applique Replacement (Applique)

Removal Procedure ,

Rear Closure Center Applique Replacement (Applique) — 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

Rear Closure Center Applique Replacement (Applique) — 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

Rear Closure Center Applique Replacement (Applique) — figure 3

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

Rear Closure Center Applique Replacement (Applique) — 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. Disconnect the electrical connector.
11. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel (3) » Remove

Rear Closure Center Applique Replacement (Applique) — figure 5

12. Disconnect the electrical connector.
13. Liftgate Side Sensor » Remove [2x]
14. Rear Closure Center Applique Bolt (1) » Remove [6x]

Rear Closure Center Applique Replacement (Applique) — figure 6

Note

Observe the mounting and location of the grommet to ensure proper reinstallation.

15. Disconnect all electrical connectors.

16. Disconnect the washer hose, If equipped.

17. Rear Closure Center Applique Nut (1) » Remove [10x]

18. Release the retainers.

19. Rear Closure Center Applique (2) » Remove

20. Transfer components as necessary. Installation Procedure

21. Rear Closure Center Applique (2) » Install

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

2. Rear Closure Center Applique Nut (1) » Install and tighten [10x] — Fastener Specifications

3. Connect the washer hose, If equipped.

4. Connect all electrical connectors.

5. Rear Closure Center Applique Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [6x] — Fastener Specifications

6. Liftgate Side Sensor » Install [2x]

7. Connect the electrical connector.

8. Connect the electrical connector.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. Close the liftgate window.