Preliminary Procedures

1. Open and suitably support the tailgate assembly.
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim finish panel. Refer to Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Replacement .

1

Tailgate Side Applique Nut (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

2

Liftgate Side Applique

Procedure

1. There is a tab type latch at the centre bottom of the applique that will need to be slightly moved to the left using a small flat bladed tool in order to release the applique from the outer tailgate panel.
2. Lift the applique up from the tailgate and release the tab in order to remove.