For 1990-2009 cars

## Liftgate Applique Replacement Coupe

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the liftgate applique.
2. Remove the luggage shade from the liftgate.

Disconnect the 2 retaining cords.

3. Remove the upper right and left liftgate (1) garnish moldings.

3.1. | Remove the 2 luggage shade retainers (2).

3.2. | Release the 6 clips.

4. Remove the liftgate lock panel.

4.1. | Remove the body-bound rivet.

4.2. | Release the 3 inner handle cups.

5. Remove the lower liftgate inner paneling.

Release the 8 clips.

Note: The middle bolts are to be additionally installed with sealing compound.

6. Remove the liftgate applique.

6.1. | Disconnect the wiring harness plug (1).

6.2. | Remove the 6 nuts (2).

7. Remove the switch from the liftgate applique.

7.1. | Remove the 2 screws (3) from the guide.

7.2. | Disconnect the wiring harness plug (1).

7.3. | Disconnect the wiring harness (2).

7.4. | Release the switches.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the switch into the liftgate applique.

1.1. | Install the switch.

1.2. | Connect the wiring harness.

1.3. | Connect the wiring harness plug.

1.4. | Install the 2 screws into the guide.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the liftgate applique.

Connect the wiring harness plug.

Tighten
Tighten the 6 nuts to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

3. Install the lower liftgate trim panel.

Install the 8 clips.

4. Install the liftgate lock panel.

Install the 3 inner handle cups.

5. Install the body-bound rivet.
6. Install the upper right and left liftgate garnish moldings.

6.1. | Install the 6 clips.

6.2. | Install the 2 luggage shade retainers.

7. Install the luggage shade to liftgate.

Connect the 2 retaining cords.

## Liftgate Applique Replacement Sedan

### Removal Procedure

Remove the sunshade.

• | Remove the 2 bolts.

• | Disconnect the wiring harness plug.

• | Remove the sunshade from the support.

### Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Install the sunshade.

• | Connect the wiring harness plug.

• | Install the sunshade into the main bracket.

• | Tighten the 2 bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the 2 bolts to 2.2 N·m (19 lb in).