
| Preliminary ProceduresRemove the liftgate. Refer toLiftgate Replacement.Lower the rear of the headliner to access the inner bolts.Refer toHeadlining Trim Panel Replacement.Use a grease pencil to mark the liftgate hinge position tothe body prior to removal. | |
1 | Liftgate Hinge Nut (Qty:-4) Caution:Refer toFastener Caution. Tighten25-Y(18-lb-ft) |
2 | Liftgate Hinge Procedure Adjust the liftgate if needed. |
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Liftgate Replacement PanelsMetal Panel Bonding
This is intended to provide general guidelines for adhesivebonding of exterior panels as an alternative to Metal-Inert Gas(MIG) welding. Panel bonding may be seen as an alternative to MIGwelding to provide full panel replacement in regards to collisionrepair procedures. The benefits of panel bonding ...