WARNING:
Removing the stay damper, liftgate hinge securing bolt, or liftgate without supporting the liftgate may cause the liftgate to fall off and injure you. When removing the stay damper, liftgate hinge, or liftgate, always use two persons to perform the work.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
3. Disconnect the connectors shown in the figure.

4. Disconnect rear washer hose D.
5. Remove bolt A. (with SIRIUS satellite radio system)
6. Remove clip A. (with SIRIUS satellite radio system)
7. Partially peel the liftgate grommet in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, and remove the liftgate grommet from the liftgate grommet inner.

8. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, press the liftgate grommet inner tabs B in the directions of arrows (2) and (3) shown in the figure and remove the liftgate grommet inner from the liftgate in the direction of arrow (4).

9. Remove rear washer hose D and the wiring harness from the liftgate and set them aside.
10. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, remove the stay damper securing band in the direction of arrows (5) shown in the figure.

11. Remove bolt B.
12. Remove the stay damper.
13. Remove the stud ball.
14. Remove bolts C.
15. Remove the liftgate.
16. Install in the reverse order of removal.
17. Adjust the liftgate..
Liftgate Recess Removal/Installation
Liftgate Side Trim Removal/InstallationDriver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions” carefully.
Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of
the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat.
The sensor ...
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire.
• Steering becomes difficult.
• The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
• The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road
and out of the way ...
Awd Control Module Inspection
NOTE:
AWD CM terminal voltage can vary depending on measuring conditions and vehicle
aging, resulting in misdiagnosis. Therefore, it is necessary to perform an overall
inspection of the input/output systems and AWD CM to determine which part is
malfunctioning.
With the AWD C ...