Handle Replacement - Liftgate

Handle Replacement - Liftgate

Removal Procedure





1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate) .
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer toWater Deflector Replacement - Liftgate.
4. Remove the license plate lamp sockets by turning the sockets counterclockwise.
5. Remove the liftgate handle nuts (1, 2) from the studs inside the liftgate (3).




6. Remove the bolts (2) from the liftgate handle.
7. Remove the liftgate latch cable from the handle.
8. Remove the liftgate handle from the liftgate.
9. Remove the liftgate handle gasket and discard.



Installation Procedure





1. Install a new liftgate handle gasket (1) prior to installing the liftgate handle.




2. Install the liftgate latch cable to the liftgate handle.
3. Align the liftgate handle studs with holes in liftgate.

Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the liftgate handle retaining bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).





5. Install the liftgate handle retaining nuts (1, 2) to the studs.

Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

6. Install license plate lamp sockets by turning sockets clockwise.
7. Install the water deflector. Refer toWater Deflector Replacement - Liftgate.
8. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate) .
9. Close the liftgate.