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Liftgate Center Applique Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Liftgate Center Applique
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Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the interior liftgate trim panels. Refer to Liftgate Upper Trim Finish Panel Replacement andLiftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector for the license plate lamps.
  3. Disengage the electrical harness grommet from the outer liftgate panel.
1 Liftgate Center Applique Inner Nut (Qty: 3)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  6 N.m (53 lb in)

2 Liftgate Center Applique Outer Nut (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  2 N.m (18 lb in)

3 Electrical Harness Grommet
4 Retainer (Qty: 1)
Tip:  Carefully release the upper retainer, replace as needed.
5 Liftgate Center Applique Panel
Procedure: 
Transfer parts as needed to the new applique panel.