SECTION 9S
BODY REAR END
Caution : Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting this cable will help prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCK unless otherwise noted.
SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Application | N•m | Lb-Ft | Lb-In |
Fuel Filler Door Screws | 4 | - | 35 |
Liftgate Hinge Bolts | 25 | 18 | - |
Liftgate Latch Bolt | 10 | - | 88 |
LiftGate Latch Striker Bolts | 10 | - | 88 |
Liftgate Outside Handle Nuts | 3 | - | 27 |
Liftgate Applique Nuts | 6 | - | 53 |
Liftgate Upper Applique Nuts | 6 | - | 53 |
SCHEMATIC AND ROUTING DIAGRAMS
Liftgate Glass System
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Fuel Filler Door
Removal Procedure
- Remove the screws and the fuel filler door.
Installation Procedure
Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
- Install the fuel filler door with the screws.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel filler door screws to 4 N•m (35 lb-in).
Rear Wheelhouse Liner
Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear wheelhouse liner push-in retainers.
- Remove the rear wheelhouse liner from vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the rear wheelhouse liner to the vehicle.
- Install the push-in retainers.
Liftgate
Removal Procedure
- Remove the liftgate window upper garnish molding. Refer to "Liftgate Window Upper Garnish Molding" in this section.
- Open the liftgate and support.
- Disconnect the liftgate wiring connectors.
- Disconnect the rear washer hose.
- Pull the liftgate wiring grommet, the connectors and the rear washer hose out of the rear header.
- Remove the liftgate struts. Refer to "Liftgate Strut"in this section.
- Mark the location of the liftgate hinges to the body with a grease pencil.
- Remove the liftgate hinge attachment bolts.
- Remove the liftgate from the vehicle with and assistant.
Installation Procedure
- Position the liftgate hinges to the marked location points on the body, with an assistant.
Notice : New hinge to body nuts must be used to ensure a proper seal.
- Install the liftgate hinge attachment bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the liftgate hinge bolts to 25 N•m (18 lb-in).
- Verify the alignment of the liftgate; adjust as necessary.
- Install the liftgate struts. Refer to "Liftgate Strut"in this section.
- Install the liftgate wiring gromemet, the connctors and the hose into the rear header.
- Connect the liftgate wiring connectors.
- Connect the rear washer hose.
- Install the liftgate window upper garnish molding. Refer to "Liftgate Window Upper Garnish Molding" in this section.
Liftgate Strut
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the liftgate in the open position.
- Lift up and partially remove the spring clips on the strut using a small flat-bladed tool.
- Remove the upper end of the strut from the ball joint.
- Remove the lower end of the strut from the ball joint.
- Remove the strut from the liftgate.
Installation Procedure
- Position the strut to the liftgate.
- Install the upper end of the strut to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
- Install the lower end of the strut to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
- Remove the support from the liftgate.
- Close the liftgate.
Liftgate Latch
Removal Procedure
- Remove the liftgate lower tirm. Refer to "Liftgate Lower Trim" in this section.
- Disconnect the lock rod.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the bolts and the liftgate latch.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Connect the lock rod.
Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
- Secure the liftgate latch with the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the liftgate latch bolt to 10 N•m (88 lb-in).
Liftgate Latch Striker
Removal Procedure
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the floor panel rear extension.
- Remove the bolts securing the latch striker.
- Pull the lock striker out.
Installation Procedure
Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
- Install the latch striker with the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the liftgate latch striker bolt to 10 N•m (88 lb-in).
- Install the floor panel rear extension.
- Close the liftgate.
Liftgate Outside Handle
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the liftgate lower tirm. Refer to "Liftgate Lower Trim" in this section.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the nuts and the liftgate outside handle.
Installation Procedure
Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
- Install the liftgate outside handle with the nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the liftgate outside handle nut to 3 N•m (27 lb-in).
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Remove the liftgate lower tirm. Refer to "Liftgate Lower Trim" in this section.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Liftgate Weatherstrip
Removal Procedure
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the weatherstrip from around the gutter.
Installation Procedure
- Install the weatherstrip onto the gutter flange.
- Inspect the weatherstrip. Make sure that the clinch is completely seated onto the flange.
- Install the new weatherstrip onto the gutter flange.
Liftgate Window Upper Garnish Molding
Removal Procedure
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the liftgate window upper garnish molding.
Installation Procedure
- Install the liftgate window upper garnish molding.
- Close the liftgate.
Liftgate Window Side Garnish Molding
(Left Garnish Molding Shown, Right Garnish Molding Similar)
Removal Procedure
- Remove the liftgate window side garnish molding.
Installation Procedure
- Install the liftgate window side garnish molding.
Liftgate Lower Trim
Removal Procedure
- Remove the screws and the liftgate inside pull handle.
- Remove the retainers from liftgate lower tirm.
- Remove the liftgate lower trim from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the liftgate lower trim with the retainers.
- Install the liftgate inside pull handle with the screws.
Liftgate Window Strut
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the liftgate window in the open position.
- Lift up and partially remove the spring clips on the strut using a small flat-bladed tool.
- Remove the upper end of the strut from the ball joint.
- Remove the lower end of the strut from the ball joint.
- Remove the strut from the liftgate window.
Installation Procedure
Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
- Position the strut to the liftgate window.
- Install the upper end of the strut to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
- Install the lower end of the strut to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
- Install the support from the liftgate window.
- Close the liftgate window.
Liftgate Window Latch
Removal Procedure
- Remove the liftgate lower tirm. Refer to "Liftgate Lower Trim" in this section.
- Remove the bolts and the liftgate window latch.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install the liftgate window latch with the bolts.
- Install the liftgate lower tirm. Refer to "Liftgate Lower Trim" in this section.
Liftgate Applique
Removal Procedure
- Remove the nuts from the applique.
- Remove the liftgate applique from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the liftgate applique with the nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the liftgate applique nuts to 6 N•m (53 lb-in).
Liftgate Upper Applique
Removal Procedure
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the nuts from the liftgate upper applique.
- Close the liftgate.
- Remove the liftgate upper applique from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the liftgate upper applique with the nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the liftgate upper applique nuts to 6 N•m (53 lb-in).
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM OPERATION
Fuel Filler Door
The fuel filler door attaches to the fuel tank pocket on the right side of the vehicle. The door is opened by pulling on the fuel filler door remote handle located on the floor in front of the driver’s seat.
Liftgate
The liftgate can be opened by operating the switch on the driver door. Battery voltage is supplied to the liftgate actuator through the body control module (BCM). The BCM will pulse the liftgate actuator when a release input is received through the key fob, or the driver door switch.
