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Liftgate Upper Trim Removal/Installation [5-Door, Sport Wagon]

LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON]

5-Door






1. Pull the liftgate upper trim toward you, then disengage clips A, and pin B from the body.
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Sport Wagon Without rear spoiler

CAUTION: Removing the liftgate upper trim by pulling on the middle section of the trim could damage the high-mount brake light. When removing the trim, be sure to pull on the side edges of the trim only.






1. Pull the liftgate upper trim on the side edges towards you, then disengage pins A from the body.
2. Pull the middle section of the trim towards you and disengage clips B and pin C from the body.
3. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

With rear spoiler






1. Pull the liftgate upper trim toward you, then disengage the pin A, C and clip B from the body.
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.