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Liftgate Opening Upper Trim

LIFTGATE OPENING UPPER TRIM

REMOVAL




1. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the rear edge of the trim plate (3) down from the upper liftgate opening header (2) far enough to disengage the four spring clip retainers from the slots in the header.
2. Pull the trim plate rearward to disengage it from the rear edge of the headliner (1).
3. Remove the trim plate from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Fit the forward edge of the liftgate opening header trim plate (3) to the rear edge of the headliner (1).
2. Align the four spring clip retainers on the trim plate to the slots in the upper liftgate opening header (2).
3. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly upward on the trim plate over each of the retainer locations until they snap into place.
4. Be certain that ends of the trim plate are properly engaged over the inboard edges of the right and left upper D-pillar trim.