Repair Procedures: Replacement

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When removing and installing the tail gate, work in a group of two or more.

1. Remove the tail gate upper trim.

   (Refer to Tail Gate - "TAIL GATE UPPER TRIM ")

2. Remove the tail gate side trim.

   (Refer to Tail Gate - "TAIL GATE SIDE TRIM ")

3. Remove the tail gate trim.

   (Refer to Tail Gate - "TAIL GATE TRIM ")

4. Disconnect the washer nozzle hose (A) and high mounted stop lamp connector (B).

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5. Disconnect the connectors and tail gate wiring harness (A).
6. Loosen the ground bolts (B).
7. After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the tail gate assembly (C).

   Tightening torque: 

   21.6~26.5 N.m (2.2~2.7 kgf.m, 15.9~19.5 lb-ft)

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8. Remove the mounting clip (B) and then remove the tail gate lifter (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   6.9~10.8 N.m (0.7~1.1 kgf.m, 5.1~8.0 lb-ft)

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   • Power tail gate type

     (Refer to Body Electrical System - "PTG SPINDLE ")

   • Remove the lifter (D) from the bracket (C) by lifting the socket clip (B) gently with a flat head screwdriver (A).

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9. Install in the reverse order of removal.