Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
Connect the electrical connector.
- Liftgate Window Latch (2) - Install
- If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Liftgate Latch Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
{If equipped} Connect the electrical connector.
- Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel (3) - Install
- Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Hole Plug (1) - Install
Liftgate Upper Side Trim Finish Panel (1) - Install [2x]
Liftgate Upper Center Trim Finish Panel (1) - Install
Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Access Hole Cover (2) - Install
- Liftgate Trim Finish Panel Locator (1) - Install [2x]
- Close the liftgate window.
Refer to Fastener Caution .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.