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
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Purpose, Function
The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil
temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the
AWD CM.
Construction
The differential oil temperature sensor is installed in the rear differential
carr ...
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Radiation Hazard
This BSM (blind spot monitoring) device emits intentional electromagnetic radiation
in the 24 GHz to 25 GHz frequency range. The total radiated average power over the
entir ...
Initial Learning [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Introduction
If the control valve body and oil pressure switch are replaced, always perform
the initial learning. If the initial learning is not completed, engine rev-up
may occur or shift shock may increase. DTC P06B8:00 is displayed while the initial
learning has not been implement ...