Panel-Trim

PANEL-TRIM

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the screws (1 and 4) from lower trim panel (2).
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the trim panel away from the inside of the liftgate to release the push-in plastic fasteners (3) that secure the panel (2) to the liftgate.




4. Disconnect and remove the lamp from the lower liftgate trim panel.
5. Remove the liftgate lower trim panel from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Check to be certain that the push-in plastic fasteners are properly installed and in good condition on the inside of the trim panel.
2. Install the lamp into the liftgate trim panel and connect electrical connector.




3. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly on the trim panel (2) over each of the push-in plastic fastener (3) locations until the fasteners are fully engaged in the holes on the inside of the liftgate.
4. Install and tighten the screws (1 and 4) that secure the trim panel (2) to the inside of the liftgate.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.