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LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the liftgate trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(3) Disconnect the latch rod.
(4) Rotate plastic lock cylinder nut one quarter
turn and remove nut and spring washer.
(5) Remove the lock cylinder from the liftgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install lock cylinder into liftgate.
(2) Install the plastic lock cylinder lock nut, spring
washer and rotate one quarter turn.
(3) Connect the electrical connector.
(4) Connect the latch rod.
(5) Install the trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM
PANEL - INSTALLATION)
(6) Verify lock cylinder operation.
SUPPORT CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device in
the full open position.
(3) Pull liftgate opening weatherstrip from D-pillar
flange next to prop assembly end pivot.
(4) Remove bolt attaching end pivot to D-pillar
(Fig. 6).
(5) Remove bolt attaching prop assembly to lift-
gate.
(6) Remove prop assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Ensure that the cylinder end is attached to the
D-pillar and the shaft end is attached to the liftgate.
(1) Place prop assembly in position.
(2) Install bolt attaching prop assembly to liftgate.
(3) Install bolt attaching end pivot to D-pillar.
Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install liftgate opening weatherstrip to D-pillar
flange next to prop assembly end pivot.
(5) Close liftgate. Check liftgate operation.
TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the bolt attaching the lift motor link, if
equipped (Fig. 7).
(2) Remove liftgate upper frame molding (Fig. 8).
(3) Remove assist handle screws.
(4) Disengage hidden clips holding trim panel to
liftgate from around perimeter or liftgate (Fig. 8).
(5) Disconnect wire connector from lamps.
(6) Remove liftgate trim panel from vehicle.
Fig. 6 LIFTGATE PROP ASSEMBLY
1 - LIFTGATE
2 - PROP ASSEMBLY
Fig. 7 LIFTGATE MOTOR
1 - LIFTGATE MOTOR LINK BOLT
2 - LIFTGATE MOTOR
3 - LIFTGATE
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INSTALLATION
(1) Place liftgate trim panel in position on vehicle.
(2) Engage hidden clips to hold trim panel to lift-
gate and fasteners around perimeter of liftgate (Fig.
8).
(3) Connect wire connector into lamp.
(4) Install courtesy lamps into liftgate trim.
(5) Install screws to hold assist handle to liftgate.
(6) Install upper frame side moldings.
(7) Install liftgate upper frame molding.
(8) Install the bolt attaching the lifgate motor link
and tighten to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.)
SLAM BUMPER
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
(1) Open liftgate.
(2) Remove liftgate stop bumper body side attach-
ing bolts (Fig. 9).
(3) Remove liftgate stop bumper.
REMOVAL - LIFTGATE SIDE
(1) Open liftgate.
(2) Remove liftgate stop bumper liftgate side
attaching bolts (Fig. 10).
(3) Remove liftgate stop bumper.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
(1) Place liftgate stop bumper into position.
(2) Install bolts attaching liftgate stop bumper to
body side (Fig. 9).
(3) Close liftgate.
INSTALLATION - LIFTGATE SIDE
(1) Place liftgate stop bumper into position.
(2) Install bolts attaching liftgate stop bumper to
liftgate (Fig. 10).
(3) Close liftgate.
Fig. 8 LIFTGATE TRIM
1 - LIFTGATE
2 - LOWER TRIM PANEL
3 - ASSIST HANDLE SCREWS
4 - UPPER TRIM
5 - UPPER TRIM CLIPS
Fig. 9 LIFTGATE STOP BUMPER - BODY SIDE
1 - LIFTGATE STOP BUMPER
2 - LIFTGATE OPENING
Fig. 10 LIFTGATE STOP BUMPER - LIFTGATE SIDE
1 - LIFTGATE STOP BUMPER
2 - LIFTGATE
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EXTERIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL.............................44
INSTALLATION.........................45
COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL.............................50
INSTALLATION.........................50
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES - TAPE ATTACHED
REMOVAL.............................50
INSTALLATION.........................51
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES - ADHESIVE
ATTACHED
REMOVAL.............................51
INSTALLATION.........................51
FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL.............................51
INSTALLATION.........................51
FUEL FILL DOOR
REMOVAL.............................52
INSTALLATION.........................52
FUEL FILL DOOR BLOCKER LATCH
REMOVAL.............................52
INSTALLATION.........................52
FUEL FILL DOOR BLOCKER LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL.............................53
INSTALLATION.........................53
FUEL FILL DOOR BLOCKER LOCKOUT LINK
REMOVAL.............................53INSTALLATION.........................54
GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT
REMOVAL.............................54
INSTALLATION.........................54
FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................55
LUGGAGE RACK RISER
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................56
LUGGAGE RACK CROSSBAR
REMOVAL.............................56
INSTALLATION.........................57
REAR QUARTER PANEL/FENDER AIR
EXHAUSTER
DESCRIPTION.........................57
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................58
ROOF JOINT MOLDING
REMOVAL.............................58
INSTALLATION.........................58
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL.............................58
INSTALLATION.........................58
SIDE VIEW MIRROR GLASS
REMOVAL.............................59
INSTALLATION.........................59
BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL
Refer to (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2), (Fig. 3), (Fig. 4) or (Fig.
5)for proper location of fasteners holding the molding
to the wheelhouse lip and rocker panels.
(1) Warm the affected stick on molding and body
metal to approximately 38É C (100É F) using a suit-
able heat lamp or heat gun.(2) If equipped, remove pop rivets holding molding
edge to wheelhouse lip.
(3) Pull stick on molding from painted surface.
(4) Remove adhesive tape residue from painted
surface of vehicle. Use a 3M Scotch-BriteŸ Molding
Adhesive and Stripe Removal Disc, or equivalent, to
clean adhesive residue from painted surfaces. These
products are available from automotive paint suppli-
ers. Refer to instructions supplied with the specific
product for proper usage.
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INSTALLATION
Refer to (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2), (Fig. 3), (Fig. 4) or (Fig.
5)for proper location of fasteners to hold the molding
to the wheelhouse lip and rocker panels.
(1) If molding is to be reused;
(a) Remove tape residue from molding.
(b) Clean back of molding with MopartSuper
Kleen, or equivalent.
(c) Wipe molding dry with lint free cloth.
(d) Apply a single coat of MopartTPO Molding
Prep to tape side of molding and allow to dry thor-
oughly.
(e) Apply new body side molding (two sided
adhesive) tape to back of molding.(2) Clean body surface with MopartSuper Kleen,
or equivalent. Wipe surface dry with lint free cloth.
(3) Remove protective cover from tape on back of
molding.
(4) Apply molding to body from front to rear,
inserting locator pins into hole in body panel.
(5) Using a roller tool, roll molding onto body
panel with enough force to assure adhesion. Do not
apply excessive force, or damage to body panels may
result.
(6) Install pop rivets to hold molding edge to
wheelhouse lip, if necessary.
Fig. 1 BODY SIDE MOLDINGS - BASE TYPICAL
1 - GUIDE PINS
2 - FRONT DOOR MOLDING3 - SLIDING DOOR MOLDING
4 - QUARTER PANEL MOLDING
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Fig. 2 BODY SIDE MOLDINGS - HIGHLINE TYPICAL
1 - QUARTER PANEL
2 - FRONT FENDER
3 - POP-RIVET
4 - FENDER MOLDING
5 - FRONT DOOR MOLDING
6 - SLIDING DOOR MOLDING7 - GUIDE PINS
8 - QUARTER PANEL MOLDING
9 - LIFTGATE MOLDING
10 - POP-RIVET
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Fig. 3 BODY SIDE MOLDINGS - PREMIUM TYPICAL
1 - QUARTER PANEL
2 - FRONT FENDER
3 - POP-RIVET
4 - FENDER MOLDING
5 - POP-RIVET
6 - FASCIA7 - FRONT DOOR MOLDING
8 - SLIDING DOOR MOLDING
9 - QUARTER PANEL MOLDING
10 - FASCIA MOLDING
11 - POP-RIVET
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Fig. 4 BODY SIDE MOLDINGS - PREMIUM TYPICAL
1 - QUARTER PANEL
2 - FRONT FENDER
3 - POP-RIVET
4 - FENDER MOLDING
5 - POP-RIVET
6 - FASCIA7 - FRONT DOOR MOLDING
8 - SLIDING DOOR MOLDING
9 - QUARTER PANEL MOLDING
10 - FASCIA MOLDING
11 - POP-RIVET
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Fig. 5 BODY SIDE MOLDINGS WITH APPLIQUE - TYPICAL
1 - FRONT ROCKER PANEL APPLIQUE
2 - FRONT DOOR MOLDING
3 - SLIDING DOOR MOLDING
4 - REAR ROCKER PANEL APPLIQUE5 - LIFTGATE MOLDING
6 - POP-RIVET
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