LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

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4. Remove the bolts.

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Warning

• Always wear gloves when using a utility knife. Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury.

5. Peeling off the double-sided adhesive tape shown in the figure using a utility knife.

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6. Remove the male wedge. (See Male Wedge Installation Note.)

7. Disconnect the connectors.

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8. Remove the wiring harness clip secured to the liftgate.

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9. Disconnect the rear washer hose D.

10. Disconnect the connector. (with DAB antenna amplifier or antenna amplifier )

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11. Partially disengage the liftgate grommets in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, to expose the inner liftgate grommets.

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12. While pressing the tabs of the inner liftgate grommets in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the inner liftgate grommets in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the tabs of the inner liftgate grommets from the liftgate.

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13. Detach all the tabs of the inner liftgate grommets from the liftgate and remove the inner liftgate grommets.

14. Pull out the rear washer hose and liftgate wiring harness from the inner liftgate grommets.

Warning

• Remove the stay damper securing band using two people, one person supports the liftgate. If the stay damper securing band is removed without supporting the liftgate, it may fall off or close suddenly and cause injury.

15. Insert the remover tool in the position shown in the figure.

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16. Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and pull the band.

17. Remove the bolts.

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18. Remove the liftgate.

19. When removing the stud ball, perform the following procedure:

(1) Remove the stud balls.

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20. When removing the stay damper, perform the following procedure (without power liftgate (PLG) system) :

(1) Remove the bolts.

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(2) Remove the stay damper.

21. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Liftgate Grommet Installation Note.)

22. Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT.)

23. Perform the 360° view monitor system aiming. (with 360° view monitor system) (See 360°VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM AIMING.)

24. Perform the parking assist system initialization (calibration). (with projected vehicle path line display and without 360° view monitor system) (See PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (CALIBRATION).)

Liftgate Grommet Installation Note

1. Install the liftgate grommet using the following procedure:

Caution

• Install the inner liftgate grommet so that there is no gap between the liftgate grommet and the inner liftgate grommet. Otherwise, it may cause water leakage.

• After installing the liftgate grommet, shake the inner liftgate grommet to verify that the tabs are securely engaged. If there is a gap between the liftgate grommet and the liftgate, it may cause water leakage.

(1) Engage a new inner liftgate grommet.