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/InstallationAir Bag Module And Pre Tensioner Seat Belt Deployment Procedures [Two Step Deployment
Control System]
WARNING:
A live (undeployed) air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt or lap pre-tensioner
seat belt may accidentally operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause
serious injury. Do not dispose of a live (undeployed) air bag module, pre-tensioner
seat belt or lap pre-tensioner s ...
Liftgate Opener Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
d. Liftgate garnish.
e. Liftgate opener switch.
3. Verify the continuity of liftgate opener switch terminals B and C.
If not as i ...
Oil Seal (Side Gear) Replacement
1. Remove the drain plug and the drain differential oil into a container.
2. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
3. Remove the rear drive shaft..
4. Remove the clip from the drive shaft.
CAUTION:
Wrap the end of a screwdriver with cloth to prevent scratches to the i ...