Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
- Open the liftgate.
Load Floor Mat (1) - Remove
Load Floor Stowage Compartment Cover (1) - Remove
Grasp and gently pull up on the liftgate sill garnish molding (1) in order to release the integral retaining clips.
- Liftgate Sill Garnish Molding (1) - Remove
- NOTE:
Both sides shown. The quantity is for the one side.
Cargo Tie Down Loop Fastener - Right Side (1) - Remove
- Cargo Tie Down Loop - Right Side (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp - Right Side (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Use a flat-bladed tool to open the quarter window trim finish panel bolt cap.
- Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt - Right Side (1) - Remove
- Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel - Right Side (2) - Remove
- Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool.
- Grasp and gently pull up on the body lock pillar upper trim panel.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Compartment Panel Bolt - Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- Cargo Partition Rail Bracket - Right Side (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Compartment Panel Bolt - Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- Rear Compartment Panel Reinforcement - Right Side (2) - Remove
Load Floor Rear Compartment Cover (1) - Remove
Cargo Tie Down Loop Fastener (1) - Remove [2x]
- Cargo Tie Down Loop (2) - Remove [2x]
Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- Load Floor Trim Panel (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Side Door Sill Garnish Molding - Right Side (1) - Remove
- Starting at the front of the sill garnish molding, pull upward at the B-Pillar joint to disengage sill garnish molding.
- Work your way rearward disengaging all of the garnish molding clips then pull forward to disengage from the C-Pillar lower.
- Replace the retainers as required.
Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel (1) - Remove
- Release the retainers with a suitable plastic trim tool.
- Grasp and gently pull up on the quarter lower rear trim panel.
- Transfer components as necessary.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remote Function Actuator Module (1) - Remove
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
