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Liftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation: Installation

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  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 clip to the liftgate.
    Fig 1: Installing Clip To Liftgate
    G10914827Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  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.
    Fig 2: Installing Hook And Tab To Liftgate Lower Trim
    G10914828Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  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.
    Fig 3: Installing Tab To Liftgate Lower Trim
    G10914829Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  4. Install the fastener.
  5. Install the strap hanger.
    Fig 4: Pressing Point A Of Strap Hanger
    G10914830Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  6. Press in area A of the strap hanger.
  7. Move the hook in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and install the hook to the strap hanger.
    Fig 5: Installing Hook To Strap Hanger
    G10914831Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  8. Install the liftgate upper trim. (Refer to LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)