Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

Replacement

Tailgate Trim Replacement

NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. After loosening the screws the remove the tailgate trim (A).
2. Remove the upper trim (B) and side trim (C).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace and damaged clips.





Latch Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the tailgate trim.
2. After loosening the mounting nuts, then remove the latch assembly (A).
3. Disconnect the connector.
Bolt, 0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m (6.9 - 10.8 N.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lbf.ft)




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connector is connected properly and the connecting rod is connected properly.
- Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.

Outside Handle Replacement
1. Remove the tailgate trim.
2. Disconnect the connector (A).




3. After loosening the tailgate garnish mounting nuts, then tailgate garnish (A).




4. Remove the outside handle (A).




5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.

Lifter Replacement
1. Using a screwdriver (A), lift up slightly the socket clips (B) of both ends on the lifer (D), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (C).




2. Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.

Tailgate Weatherstrip Replacement

NOTE:
- Do not apply sealant to the body.

1. Remove the tailgate weatherstrip (A).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Fuel Fill Door Replacement
1. Open the fuel door.
2. Loosen the bolts, then remove the fuel filler door (A).




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the fuel fill door opens properly and locks securely.

4. Check that the fuel fill door (A) fit flush against the body. If necessary, adjust it.






Adjustment

1. After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolt,adjust the tailgate by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2. Adjust the tailgate fit by turning the tailgate over slam bumper and side bumper (B).
3. Adjust the striker (C) by moving it up or down, or right or left.