Liftgate Center Applique Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Liftgate Center Applique Components

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

LIFTGATE CENTER REFERENCE TABLE

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the interior liftgate trim panel. Refer to LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT (UPPER) and LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT (LOWER) . Remove the rear wiper arm and blade assembly. Refer to REAR WINDOW WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .
1	Liftgate Center Applique Nuts (Qty: 4) Tip: Release the four lower nuts, first and ensure the foam gaskets are in place on the studs prior to re-assembly.
2	Integral Retainers (Qty: 5) Tip: Release the five upper retainers, second.
3	Liftgate Center Applique Tip: Pull the panel rearward and disconnect the electrical connector and two bulbs from the liftgate panel.