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(3) Remove the screws that attach the liftgate trim panel to the liftgate. (4) Using a trim panel removal tool, detach the push-in fasteners from the liftgate. (5) Remove the trim panel from the liftgate. INSTALLATION (1) Position the trim panel on liftgate. fasteners with the holes in the liftgate inner panel (3) Install the screws to attach the liftgate trim panel to the liftgate. (4) Install the screws attaching the assist handle to the liftgate. (5) Press the trim plugs into the liftgate assist handle. LIFTGATE REMOVAL WARNING: DO NOT DISCONNECT SUPPORT ROD (1) Remove center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL). (2) Open and support liftgate. ply line. (5) Remove screws that attach rear wiper and lift- gate power lock wire harness connectors to liftgate (6) Using access hole created by removal of CHMSL, route backlite washer fluid supply line and (7) Remove retainer clips that secure support rods to ball studs. (8) Remove support rods from ball studs. INSTALLATION (1) Position and support liftgate at opening in body and install bolts attaching hinges to liftgate. Tighten (2) Connect liftgate support rods to ball studs and install retainer clips. (3) Route backlite washer fluid supply line and rear wiper and liftgate power lock wire harnesses/ (4) Connect connectors and install screws that attach rear wiper and liftgate power lock wire har- (5) Unplug and connect backlite washer fluid sup- ply line. (6) Install liftgate trim panel. LIFTGATE HINGE REMOVAL It is not necessary to remove the liftgate to replace one or both hinges. (1) Open and support the liftgate. header panel (Fig. 88). (4) Remove the bolts attaching the hinge to the liftgate. Fig. 87 Liftgate Trim Panel 1 – TRIM PANEL 23 - 62 BODY XJ REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) |