DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate/Swing Gate: Hinge: Removal

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Release the liftgate glass latch.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the rear header trim panel (3). Refer to PANEL, HEADER, REAR, REMOVAL .
Disconnect the courtesy light connector.
Disconnect the wiring to the heated glass and wiper module.

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NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the liftgate to replace one or both hinges. The hinges can be replaced one at a time.
Mark the hinge body half location on the upper liftgate opening header to aid reinstallation.
Remove the nuts (5) that secure the spoiler to the hinge (2) to the liftgate.
Remove the four mounting through glass screws (4).

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Lower liftgate.
Remove the spoiler (1). Refer to SPOILER, REMOVAL .

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Open and support the liftgate with a suitable prop or block.
If the liftgate is being replaced, remove the liftgate support struts (2) at the liftgate. Refer to PROP, GAS, REMOVAL .

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Carefully pull the edge of the side panels downward from the header far enough to access and remove the nuts (3) that secure the hinge studs to the underside of the header (4).
Remove the bolts (1) that secure the hinge to the liftgate.
Remove the hinges (2) from the vehicle.