Liftgate Latch

LIFTGATE LATCH

Removal and Installation

All vehicles
1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
2. Disconnect and detach the liftgate latch electrical connector.

Wagon
3. Detach the liftgate latch actuating cable from the retaining clips.
4. Disconnect the liftgate latch actuating cable from the liftgate lock assembly.

All vehicles
5. Remove the 2 screws and the liftgate latch.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

3-door and 5-door
6. If a new liftgate latch is being installed.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.