LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Removal

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

2.  Remove the fastener.

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3.  Hold the shaded area shown in the figure, open the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow, and detach the tab from the liftgate lower trim.

4.  Pull up the shaded area shown in the figure, verify the clip position, and insert the remover tool.

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5.  Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clip from the liftgate.

Caution

•  Remove the clip using the remover tool. If the liftgate side trim is raised excessively, it may damage the tab and hook.

6.  Move the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and disengage the hook from the liftgate lower trim.

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7.  Move the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure with the hook detached in Step 6, and detach the tab from the liftgate lower trim.

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8.  Remove the liftgate side trim.

Installation

1.  Align the fastener and the hook of the liftgate side trim, press the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and install the clips to the liftgate.

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2.  Press the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and install the hook and the tab to the liftgate lower trim.

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3.  Press the liftgate side trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and install the tab to the liftgate lower trim.

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4.  Install the fastener.

5.  Install the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)