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DECKLID/LIFTGATE
INSTALLATION
1. Align the striker (2) to the witness marks in the
paint then install the striker's bolts (1). Tighten to
10 N·m (88 in. lbs.).
2. Install the trunk rear trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/
TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
LIFTGATE
REMOVAL
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the trim panels (1) from the liftgate. The
liftgate has two trim panels, an upper and a lower.
Both trim panels must be removed to access the
liftgate's harness connectors.(Refer to 23 - BODY/
DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM
PANEL - REMOVAL).
3. Disconnect the following harness connections:
• Right and left defroster harness connections.
• Right and left license plate lamp harness con-
nections.
• Ground lug G302.
• Antenna amplifier harness connector.
• Rear liftgate lock switch.
• Pneumatic lock air line.
• Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) har-
ness connector.
• Rear spoiler limit switch and motor harness
connectors.
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