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Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement

Removal Procedure

Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement — figure 1
Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement — figure 1
  1. Open the liftgate window.
  2. Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the 2 panel locators (1).
  3. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Access Hole Cover(2) » Remove
Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement — figure 2
Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement — figure 2
  1. Use the appropriate trim tool to release the liftgate upper center trim finish panel (1) from the liftgate inner panel.
  2. Liftgate Upper Center Trim Finish Panel (1) » Remove
Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement — figure 3
Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement — figure 3
  1. Use a flat-bladed trim tool to aid in the removal of the liftgate upper side trim finish panels (1) from the liftgate.
  2. Liftgate Upper Side Trim Finish Panel (1) » Remove [2x]
Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement — figure 4
Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement — figure 4
  1. Use a flat-bladed trim tool to aid in the removal of the rear compartment lid inner panel trim hole plug (1).
  2. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) » Remove
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  4. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel (3) » Remove
Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement — figure 5
Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement — figure 5
  1. Reposition the liftgate weatherstrip and headliner as needed to gain access to electrical connections.

  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors and wire harness retainers as needed.

  3. Liftgate Wiring Harness (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

  4. Liftgate Wiring Harness (1) » Install

  5. Connect the electrical connectors and wire harness retainers as needed.

  6. Reposition and secure the headliner and liftgate weatherstrip.

  7. Connect the electrical connector.

  8. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel (3) » Install

  1. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  2. Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Hole Plug(1) » Install

  3. Liftgate Upper Side Trim Finish Panel (1) » Install [2x]

  4. Liftgate Upper Center Trim Finish Panel (1) » Install

  5. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Access Hole Cover(2) » Install

  6. Liftgate Trim Finish Panel Locator(1) » Install [2x]

  7. Close the liftgate window.