
(8) Verify liftgate alignment. Refer to Liftgate
Remove and Installation for proper gap measure-
ments.
LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove liftgate trim panel.
(2) Disengage outside handle link from clip on
latch.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from liftgate latch
(Fig. 2).
(4) Remove screws attaching latch to liftgate.
(5) Remove latch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Engage link and place latch in position on vehi-
cle.
(2) Install screws attaching latch to liftgate.
Tighten to 10 N´m (95 lb.in.) torque.
(3) Connect wire connector to liftgate latch.
(4) Verify liftgate fit and operation. Adjust as nec-
essary.
(5) Install liftgate trim panel.
LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Open liftgate.
(2) Mark outline of striker on sill to aid installa-
tion.
(3) Remove screws attaching striker to sill (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove striker from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place striker in position on vehicle.
(2) Align striker to outline mark on sill.
(3) Install screws attaching striker to sill. Tighten
screws to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Verify liftgate alignment and operation.
Fig. 1 LIFTGATE HINGE
1 - LIFTGATE
2 - HINGE
3 - REAR ROOF HEADER
Fig. 2 LIFTGATE LATCH
1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 - LIFTGATE LATCH
3 - SCREW
4 - LIFTGATE
5 - LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDER
Fig. 3 LIFTGATE LATCH STRIKER
1 - LIFTGATE SILL
2 - LIFTGATE STRIKER
RSDECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE23-41
HINGE (Continued)

LIFTGATE
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Remove screws attaching liftgate wire connec-
tor to rear header.
(3) Disconnect liftgate wire harness from body
wire harness.
(4) Remove liftgate upper frame molding.
(5) Disconnect rear window washer hose from
spray nozzle.
(6) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
(7) Remove screws attaching support cylinders to
liftgate.
(8) Remove bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof
header (Fig. 4).
(9) With assistance, remove liftgate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) With assistance, place liftgate in position on
vehicle.
(2) Install bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof
header. Tighten bolts to 33 N´m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install screws attaching support cylinders to
liftgate. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Remove lifting device from under liftgate.
(5) Connect liftgate wire harness into body wire
harness.
(6) Install screws attaching wire connector to rear
header.
(7) Connect rear window washer hose onto spray
nozzle.
(8) Install liftgate upper frame molding.
(9) Verify liftgate alignment. The liftgate should
have a gap to adjacent panels and fit flush across the
gaps. The gap is;²7 mm (0.280 in.) to the fascia,
²6 mm (0.240 in.) to the roof,
²4 mm (0.160 in.) to the aperture.
LIFTGATE SPOILER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove nuts (Fig. 5).
(2) Remove spoiler from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place liftgate spoiler in position and install
nuts.
(2) Tighten nuts to 9 N´m (80 in. lbs.) torque.
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.
Fig. 4 LIFTGATE
1 - HINGE
2 - ROOF
3 - NET HOLE OR SLOT
Fig. 5 LIFTGATE SPOILER
1 - RETAINER SEALER WASHER
2 - LIFT GATE SPOILER
23 - 42 DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATERS

FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove headlamp housing. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEAD-
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove mud guard.
(3) Remove inner splash shield.
(4) Remove fender to fascia nuts.
(5) Remove outboard cowl grille/fender bracket
screw.
(6) Remove fender bolt to lower rocker panel.
(7) Remove fender bolt to lower cowl.
(8) Pull fascia away from fender.
(9) Remove bolts attaching fender to upper rail.
(10) Remove fender from vehicle (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Place fender in position on vehicle.
(2) From inside engine compartment, start the
center upper rail bolt. install all the bolts attaching
fender to upper rail and tighten.
(3) Install fender to lower cowl panel bolt.
(4) Install fender to rocker panel bolt.
(5) Place fascia into position.
(6) Install outboard cowl grille/fender bracket
screw.
(7) Install fender to fascia nuts.
(8) Install inner splash shield.
(9) Install mud guard.
(10) Install headlamp assembly. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
HEADLAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION)(11) Check fender for flush and gap.
FUEL FILL DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove left quarter trim panel.
(2) Remove water shield patch covering access hole
in C-pillar.
(3) Disengage latch release link from clip on fuel
fill blocker latch arm (Fig. 12).
(4) Open fuel fill door.
(5) Remove screws holding fuel fill neck to fuel
filler housing.
(6) Position fuel fill neck out of the way.
(7) Reaching inside fuel filler housing, release clips
holding housing to quarter panel (Fig. 9).
(8) Remove fuel fill door from vehicle.
(9) Disengage clip holding link to fuel fill door
(Fig. 13).
(10) Remove link from fuel fill door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install spring to housing and door
(2) Snap door into housing.
(3) Insert lockout link into clip on fuel fill door.
(4) Engage clip to hold link to fuel fill door.
(5) Insert lockout link through grommet in panel
between inner and outer quarter panel.
(6) Close fuel fill door.
(7) Install fuel filler housing to outer quarter
panel.
(8) Verify that all clips on fuel filler housing are
fully engaged to outer quarter panel.
(9) Place fuel fill neck in position.
Fig. 8 FENDER
1 - FASTENERS
2 - FENDER
3 - FASTENERS
Fig. 9 FUEL FILLER HOUSING AND DOOR
1 - FUEL FILLER HOUSING W/LATCH
2 - CLIP
3 - FUEL FILLER HOUSING DOOR
4 - CLIPS
5 - FIX CLIP
23 - 52 EXTERIORRS

SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, lift up
the end of the instrument panel top pad enough to
gain access to the mirror electrical connector, if
equipped. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER -
REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped.
(3) Using a trim stick or equivalent, remove the
trim cover (Fig. 21).
(4) Remove the bolts.
(5) Remove the mirror from the pillar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Route the mirror wire harness, if equipped,
through the a-pillar and place side view mirror in
position on vehicle (Fig. 21).
(2) Install the bolts and tighten to 10 N´m (85 in.
lbs.).
(3) Install the mirror trim cover.
(4) Connect the electrical connector, if equipped.
(5) Install the instrument panel top cover, if
equipped with the electric mirror. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLATION)
SIDE VIEW MIRROR GLASS
REMOVAL
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HAND PRO-
TECTION WHEN SERVICING THE MIRROR ASSEM-
BLY. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS
MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY FROM BRO-
KEN GLASS.
(1) Carefully pull/pry the broken glass holder from
the mirror assembly.
(2) Disconnect the heated mirror electrical connec-
tors from the terminals on the mirror glass holder, if
equipped.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: It is important to make sure the motor is
square to the glass holder (attaching fingers) prior
to glass holder attachment, otherwise the glass
holder could be installed incorrectly causing poor
retention and possible repeat failure.
(1) Position the new mirror glass holder to the
mirror assembly.
NOTE: Position the mirror glass holder so that the
moisture drain hole on the mirror glass holder
assembly is facing downward.
(2) Align the mirror glass holder's attaching fin-
gers to the mirror motor housing.
NOTE: Ensure that the protective rubber cover of
the mirror motor housing is positioned correctly
around the bottom of the fingers area.
(3) Using one hand, firmly press the mirror glass
holder assembly into place while at the same time
supporting the housing assembly from the backside
with the other hand.
NOTE: Pressure must be applied equally over the
center portion of the mirror to engage the mirror
glass holder's attaching fingers to the correspond-
ing fingers on the housing assembly. One or more
clicks may be heard when finger engagement takes
place.
(4) Verify retention of the mirror glass holder
assembly by gently pulling outward on the mirror
glass holder.
Fig. 21 SIDE VIEW MIRROR
1 - MIRROR
2 - MIRROR TRIM COVER
3 - A-PILLAR
4 - BOLTS
RSEXTERIOR23-59

INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument cluster (Fig. 14). (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the message center (Fig. 14). (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/MESSAGE CENTER - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the radio (Fig. 14). (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/AUDIO/RADIO - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the headlamp switch (Fig. 14). (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERI-
OR/HEADLAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove the lower console (Fig. 14). (Refer to 23
- BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/LOWER CONSOLE
- REMOVAL)
(6) Remove the lower panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/LOWER INSTRUMENT
PANEL TRIM - REMOVAL)
(7) Remove the instrument panel assembly. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL)
(8) Remove the instrument panel speakers.
(9) Remove the glove box light.
(10) Remove the two passenger air bag mounting
bolts (Fig. 15).
(11) Loosen the three passenger air bag support
bracket bolts to the hydro-form rail (Fig. 15).
(12) Remove the 16 screws along the upper edge of
the pad & panel assembly.
(13) Remove the 19 screws along the lower edge of
the pad & panel assembly.
(14) Remove the pad and panel assembly (Fig. 14).
Fig. 13 OVER STEERING COLUMN COVER
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL OVER STEERING COLUMN COVER
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
Fig. 14 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
1 - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
2 - MESSAGE CENTER
3 - TOP COVER
4 - PAD AND PANEL ASSEMBLY
5 - LOWER CONSOLE
6 - LOWER PANEL
7 - RADIO
8 - HEADLAMP SWITCH
Fig. 15 AIRBAG MOUNTING HARDWARE
1 - AIR BAG SCREWS (2)
2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 - AIR BAG SUPPORT BRACKET BOLTS (3)
4 - HYDRO-FORM INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT RAIL
RSINSTRUMENT PANEL23-71
OVER STEERING COLUMN COVER (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the pad & panel assembly onto the
instrument panel support structure.
(2) Install the 19 screws along the lower edge of
the pad & panel assembly.
(3) Install the 16 screws along the upper edge of
the pad & panel assembly.
(4) Install and tighten the two passenger air bag
mounting screws.
(5) Tighten the three passenger air bag support
bracket bolts to the hydro-form tube.
(6) Install the glove box light.
(7) Install the instrument panel speakers.
(8) Install the instrument panel assembly. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION)
(9) Install the lower panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/LOWER INSTRUMENT
PANEL TRIM - INSTALLATION)(10) Install the lower console. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/LOWER CONSOLE -
INSTALLATION)
(11) Install the headlamp switch. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
HEADLAMP SWITCH - INSTALLATION)
(12) Install the radio. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
AUDIO/RADIO - INSTALLATION)
(13) Install the message center. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/MESSAGE CENTER - INSTALLA-
TION)
(14) Install the instrument cluster. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - INSTAL-
LATION)
23 - 72 INSTRUMENT PANELRS
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD ASSEMBLY (Continued)

SUN VISOR SUPPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage sun visor from support.
(2) Remove screw holding support to roof header
(Fig. 17).
(3) Remove sun visor support from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place sun visor support in position on vehicle.
(2) Install screw holding support to roof header
(Fig. 17).
(3) Engage sun visor into support.
FLOOR CONSOLE TRAY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the floor console. Refer to the Owner's
Manual for proper procedures.
(2) Remove the four screws and remove the tray.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the floor console tray and install the
screws.
(2) Install the floor console. Refer to the Owner's
Manual for proper procedures.
FLOOR CONSOLE TRAY -
BRACKET ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the floor carpet. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS -
REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(3) Remove the four screws and remove the
bracket assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bracket assembly and install the
four screws.
(2) Connect the electrical connector.
(3) Install the floor carpet. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS -
INSTALLATION)
Fig. 17 SUN VISOR SUPPORT
1 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
2 - SUN VISOR SUPPORT
3 - HEADLINING
RSINTERIOR23-83

QUARTER WINDOW
REMOVAL
(1) Remove C-pillar trim.
(2) Open quarter glass to vent position.
(3) Disengage quarter window retainer from vent
motor arm.
(4) Remove nuts attaching quarter glass to C-pillar
(Fig. 5).
(5) Use magnetic socket to prevent dropping into
the pillar.
(6) Remove quarter glass from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place quarter glass in position on vehicle.
(2) Install nuts attaching quarter glass to C-pillar.
(3) Engage quarter window retainer to vent motor
arm.
(4) Install screw attaching quarter window
retainer to vent motor arm.
(5) Close quarter glass.
(6) Install C-pillar trim.
REAR DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL
Refer to the Safety Precautions in this section for
description of tools and adhesive systems that are
recommended for use in this procedure.
REAR WINDOW REMOVAL ± EXTERIOR METHOD
(1) Remove rear window wiper arm.
(2) Remove interior trim covers.
(3) Disconnect wires for electrically heated win-
dow, if equipped.(4) Using a sharp cold knife, cut urethane adhe-
sive attaching the rear window to the liftgate. A
power cutting device can be used if available (Fig. 1).
(5) Remove rear window from vehicle.
REAR WINDOW REMOVAL ± INTERIOR METHOD
(1) Remove rear window wiper arm.
(2) Remove interior trim covers.
(3) Disconnect wires for electrically heated win-
dow, if equipped.
(4) Using a reciprocating or oscillating power
knife, cut urethane adhesive holding the rear window
to the liftgate. Refer to instructions provided with
the equipment being used.
(5) Remove rear window from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Refer to the Safety Precautions in this section for
description of tools and adhesive systems that are
recommended for use in this procedure.
CAUTION: Open the left front door glass before
installing rear window to avoid pressurizing the
passenger compartment. If a door is slammed
before urethane bonding is cured, water leaks can
result.
Allow the urethane at least 24 hours to cure before
returning the vehicle to use.
To avoid stressing the replacement rear window,
the urethane bonding material on the rear window
fence should be smooth and consistent to the
shape of the replacement glass.
(1) Place replacement glass into rear window open-
ing.
(2) Verify the glass lays evenly against the pinch
weld fence at the sides, top and bottom of the
replacement rear window. If not, the fence must be
formed to the shape of the new glass.
(3) Using a grease pencil, mark the glass and lift-
gate in several locations to aid installation.
(4) Remove replacement glass from liftgate open-
ing.
(5) Position the rear window inside up on a suit-
able work surface with two padded, wood 10 cm by
10 cm by 50 cm (4 in. by 4 in. by 20 in.) blocks,
placed parallel 75 cm (2.5 ft.) apart (Fig. 2).
WARNING: DO NOT USE SOLVENT BASED GLASS
CLEANER TO CLEAN REAR WINDOW BEFORE
APPLYING GLASS PREP AND PRIMER. POOR
ADHESION CAN RESULT.
(6) Clean inside of rear window with ammonia
based glass cleaner and lint-free cloth.
(7) Apply Glass Prep adhesion promoter 25 mm (1
in.) wide around perimeter of rear window and wipe
Fig. 5 QUARTER GLASS
1 - VENT CONTROL
2 - QUARTER GLASS
3 - CLIP
RSSTATIONARY GLASS23 - 111