1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the liftgate upper trim in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach clips B, clip C and pin D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).

2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab E while pulling the liftgate upper trim in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure, then detach the clip F, clip G while pulling in the direction of the arrow (4).
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Liftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation
Meter Hood Removal/InstallationRear Wiper And Washer Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Column cover.
b. Wiper and washer switch.
3. Use a tester to measure and verify that the continuity between the rear wiper
and washer switch terminals is as indicated in the table.
If the continuity is ...
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Rear Wiper Motor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear wiper arm and blade.
b. Liftgate upper trim.
c. Liftgate side trim.
d. Liftgate recess.
e. Liftgate lower trim.
3. Remove the rear wiper motor connector.
4. Remove bolts shown in the figure.
5 ...