Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

Liftgate
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.





CAUTION: Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.









NOTE:
If equipped.

NOTE:
Repeat to the other side.
For additional information, refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Rear Quarter Trim Panel









NOTE:
Repeat to the other side.





NOTE:
Repeat to the other side.
For additional information, refer to C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel





NOTE:
Repeat to the other side.





NOTE:
Repeat to the other side.





CAUTION: Make sure damage is not caused to the headliner.

NOTE:
Lower and reposition the headliner to aid access.













WARNING: Make sure the liftgate is supported.

NOTE:
Repeat to the other side.









Torque to: 25 Nm




E130 - Rigid Foam





NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.









Torque to: 12 Nm













NOTE:
Repeat to the other side.





NOTE:
Repeat to the other side.









Torque to: 8 Nm





For additional information, refer to Rear Wiper Pivot Arm Rear Wiper Pivot Arm





Torque to: 10 Nm













CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

Torque to: 6 Nm





Torque to: 8 Nm





CAUTION: Make sure the wiring harness and electrical connectors are not damaged during this operation.

















NOTE:
Repeat to the other side.





Torque to: 10 Nm













Torque to: 10 Nm

















Torque to: 22 Nm













Torque to: 10 Nm









For additional information, refer to Liftgate Moulding





NOTE:
Repeat to the other side.
Torx Bolt: 12 Nm
Ball stud: 24 Nm





NOTE:
Repeat to the other side.









For additional information, refer to Liftgate Window Glass Service and Repair

Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.