Liftgate Center Applique Replacement

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Liftgate Center Applique Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Liftgate Center Applique Components
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LIFTGATE CENTER REFERENCE TABLE

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
  1. Remove the interior liftgate trim panel. Refer to LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT (UPPER) and LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT (LOWER) .
  2. Remove the rear wiper arm and blade assembly. Refer to REAR WINDOW WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .
1 Liftgate Center Applique Nuts (Qty: 4)
Tip:  Release the four lower nuts, first and ensure the foam gaskets are in place on the studs prior to re-assembly.
2 Integral Retainers (Qty: 5)
Tip:  Release the five upper retainers, second.
3 Liftgate Center Applique
Tip:  Pull the panel rearward and disconnect the electrical connector and two bulbs from the liftgate panel.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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