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/InstallationMain Silencer
Purpose, Function
Reduces the exhaust noise.
Construction
The main silencer is installed to the vehicle rear, under the trunk compartment.
2WD
AWD
The main silencer consists of the filters, holder, set plates and stiffener.
...
Fuel Injection Control System
Outline
Performs optimum fuel injection according to engine operation conditions.
The PCM determines the engine operation conditions based on the signals from
each input device and drives the fuel injectors at the optimal fuel injection
time (fuel injection amount) and the fuel ...
Back Up Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position
shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, pull out the service hole cover from the liftgate, a ...