For 1990-2009 cars

## Liftgate Latch Replacement Sedan

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the liftgate lock trim panel.

• | Release the clip.

• | Remove the bolt.

2. Remove the liftgate garnish molding (2) - left side.

• | Remove the luggage shade bracket (3).

• | Release the 4 clips.

3. Remove the liftgate garnish molding (2) - right side.

• | Remove the luggage shade bracket (3).

• | Release the 4 clips.

4. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel (1).

Release the 8 clips.

5. Remove the liftgate latch.

• | Remove the 3 bolts.

• | Disconnect the wiring harness plug.

### Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. Install the liftgate latch.

Connect the wiring harness plug.

Tighten
Tighten the 3 bolts to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

2. Install the lower liftgate trim panel.
3. Install the liftgate garnish molding - right side.
4. Install the liftgate garnish molding - left side.
5. Install the liftgate lock trim panel.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

## Liftgate Latch Replacement Coupe

1. Remove the luggage shade from the liftgate.

Release the 2 retaining cords.

2. Remove the upper right and left liftgate garnish molding (1).

• | Remove the 2 luggage shade brackets (2).

• | Release the 6 clips.

3. Remove the liftgate lock trim panel.

• | Remove the body-bound rivet.

• | Remove the 3 inner handle cups.

4. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel.

Release the 8 clips (1).

5. Remove the liftgate latch.

• | Disconnect the wiring harness plug.

• | Remove the 3 bolts.

### Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. Install the liftgate latch.

Tighten
Tighten the 3 bolts to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

2. Connect the wiring harness plug.
3. Install the lower tailgate inner paneling.

Install 8 clips.

4. Install the liftgate lock trim panel.

• | Install the 3 inner handle cups.

• | Install the body-bound rivet.

5. Install the upper right and left liftgate garnish moldings.

• | Install 6 clips.

• | Install the 2 luggage shade.

6. Install the luggage shade to liftgate.

Install the 2 retaining cords.