1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Trunk end trim.
c. Trunk side trim.
d. C-pillar trim.
e. D-pillar trim.
f. Liftgate.
3. Remove fasteners.

4. While partially peeling back the rear part of the headliner, remove nuts.
CAUTION:
Peeling back the headliner without supporting it may cause the headliner to bend excessively and create a fold seam. Peel back the headliner while supporting it.

5. Remove the liftgate hinges.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Liftgate Garnish Removal/Installation
Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator InspectionSeat Belt Inspection
Belt
1. Verify that the belt is installed properly with no twists or kinks.
2. Verify that there is no damage to the seat belt and no deformation of the
metal fittings.
If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.
ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor)
Except rear center seat b ...
Ion Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects ion generation in the combustion chamber for detecting pre-ignition.
Detects ions which occur due to fuel combustion as current by applying bias
voltage to the spark plug, which is amplified in the ignition coil internal
circuit and input to the PCM.
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M Position Switch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The M position switch detects that the selector lever is in the M position.
The M position switch signal is sent to the TCM via CAN, and is used for
manual shift control and engine-transaxle integration control.
Construction
The M position switch is in ...