1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate recess.
d. Liftgate lower trim.
3. Disconnect the connectors.

4. Remove nuts A.
5. Detach clips B shown in the figure.

6. Remove the liftgate garnish shown in the figure.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Liftgate Adjustment
Liftgate Hinge Removal/InstallationIon 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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Tcs Off Switch, Tcs Off Indicator Light
Purpose/Function
The TCS OFF switch, located on the dashboard, allows for optionally enabling/disabling
the TCS control at driver discretion.
The TCS OFF indicator light, built into the instrument cluster, informs the
driver that TCS control has been disabled by operation ...
Light Switch Removal/Installation
NOTE:
When removing the light switch, it is necessary to rotate the steering wheel.
If the ignition is switched off from ON (engine on) with the driver's door closed,
the steering wheel is locked. Therefore, perform the procedure in Steps 1 to
3 so that the steering wheel is not ...