DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate/Swing Gate: Liftgate: Removal
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the upper quarter trim panels and lower the rear of the headliner to access the hinge fasteners. Refer to PANEL, QUARTER TRIM, REMOVAL .WARNING:
Do not disconnect the support rod cylinders with the liftgate closed. The support rod pistons are operated by high pressure gas. This pressure could cause damage or personal injury if they are removed while the pistons are compressed.
WARNING:Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Open and support the liftgate.
- Disconnect the support struts from the liftgate. Refer to PROP, GAS, LIFTGATE, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the wire harness connector(s) (2) and release from the rear liftgate header panel.
- Disconnect the washer hose, if equipped.
- Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the hinge locations to aid installation of the liftgate.
- Remove the liftgate to body fasteners (1) and remove liftgate from vehicle.