Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel

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Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.
Procedures
Liftgate Trim Panel - Removal3 steps
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  1. Remove two bolts (2) from the lower trim panel (3).
  2. Using a trim stick or equivalent, release the fasteners at all of the locations around the trim panel (3).
  3. Lift the trim panel (3) from the lift gate (1).
Liftgate Trim Panel - Installation2 steps
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  1. Align and install the trim panel (3) to the lift gate (1), use hand pressure to seat all of the fasteners around the trim panel (3).
  2. Install the two bolts (2) to the lower trim panel (3) and tighten to 7 Nm (65 in. lbs.).
Factory service manual
From the 2008 KK factory manual — descriptions, specs, torque & procedures for this part.
PANEL - LIFTGATE TRIM📷 2
1. Remove two bolts (2) from the lower trim panel (3). 2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the fasteners at all of the locations around the trim panel (3). 3. Lift the trim panel (3) from the lift gate (1).
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PANEL - LIFTGATE TRIM📷 2
1. Align and install the trim panel (3) to the lift gate (1), use hand pressure to seat all of the fasteners around the trim panel (3). 2. Install the two bolts (2) to the lower trim panel (3) and tighten to 7 N.m (65 in. lbs.).
STRIKER - LIFTGATE
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