TAIL GATE DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover LH.

      A01EN5SE01

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note


    • w/ Navigation System:

      After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE

    A01EQA6

    1. Detach the 6 clips and 4 claws, and remove the support plate.

  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH


    1. A01EPG0

      Remove the back door trim cover LH as shown in the illustration.

  5. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH


    1. A01EPD4E01

      Remove the back door trim cover RH as shown in the illustration.

  6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ER36

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Detach the 16 clips and remove the back door trim panel.

  7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER


    1. for Standard:

      Click here

    2. w/ Towing Hitch:

      Click here

    3. w/ Pintle Hook:

      Click here

  8. REMOVE SPARE TIRE

  9. REMOVE LOWER BACK DOOR TORSION BAR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMU1

      Remove the 4 bolts and lower back door torsion bar.

  10. REMOVE BACK DOOR TORSION BAR GUIDE


    1. A01EOUO

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the back door torsion bar guide.

  11. REMOVE BACK DOOR INSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EPY7

      Remove the screw and back door inside handle.

  12. REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH


    1. A01EPUO

      Detach the 4 clips and remove the back door garnish.

  13. REMOVE LOWER TAIL GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY RH


    1. w/o Power Back Door:


      1. A01ERL7

        Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, remove the 3 screws and lower tail gate lock.

      2. A01ENSU

        Disconnect the cable from the lower tail gate lock.

    2. w/ Power Back Door:


      1. A01EQRO

        Disconnect the connector.

      2. A01ES3S

        Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, remove the 4 screws and lower tail gate lock.

  14. REMOVE BACK DOOR REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY


    1. w/o Power Back Door:


      1. A01EPVV

        Remove the back door handle grommet.

      2. A01ES3V

        Remove the 2 screws.

      3. A01EQD6

        Disconnect the left side cable.

      4. Remove the back door remote control.

    2. w/ Power Back Door:


      1. A01EQV8

        Disconnect the connector.

      2. Remove the 2 screws and back door remote control.

      3. A01ERXT

        Remove the back door handle grommet.

  15. REMOVE LOWER TAIL GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. w/o Power Back Door:


      1. A01ERFU

        Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, remove the 3 screws and lower tail gate lock.

    2. w/ Power Back Door:


      1. A01EP27

        Disconnect the connector.

      2. A01EQJC

        Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, remove the 4 screws and lower tail gate lock.

  16. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK DOOR GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTSIDE

    A01EQK4

    1. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the 2 connectors.

    2. A01ERDEE01

      Put protective tape around the garnish.

    3. Detach the 7 clips and remove the garnish.

      Tech Tips

      Detach the clips from the backside of the garnish.

  17. REMOVE TAIL GATE STAY SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01ERTS

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 screws and tail gate stay.

  18. REMOVE TAIL GATE STAY SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EPLY

      Remove the bolt and back door damper.