Preliminary Procedure

Remove the liftgate interior trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement.

1

Liftgate Garnish Molding Nut (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

2

Liftgate Garnish Molding Bolt

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

3

Liftgate Garnish Molding Assembly

Tip
Remove the molding from the liftgate by pulling away from the liftgate to disengage the remaining retainers.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the liftgate interior trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement.
3. Remove the center applique screw from inside the liftgate panel.
4. Remove the 2 outer applique nuts, also from inside the liftgate.

1

Liftgate Center Applique Assembly Screw

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

2

Liftgate Center Applique Assembly Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
4 N·m (35 lb in)

3

Liftgate Center Applique Assembly Retainer (Qty: 2)

Tip
Release the retainers from inside the applique panel.

4

Adhesive Tape

Tip
Release the adhesive tape backing and wet out after the rear applique has been installed to the liftgate panel.

5

Liftgate Center Applique Assembly