1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Trunk end trim.
c. Trunk side trim.
d. C-pillar trim.
e. D-pillar trim.
f. Liftgate.
3. Remove fasteners.

4. While partially peeling back the rear part of the headliner, remove nuts.
CAUTION:
Peeling back the headliner without supporting it may cause the headliner to bend excessively and create a fold seam. Peel back the headliner while supporting it.

5. Remove the liftgate hinges.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Liftgate Garnish Removal/Installation
Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator InspectionRear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear
stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10
times.
4. Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench ...
Rear Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position
shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, pull out the service hole cover, and detach the serv ...
Awd Warning Light
Purpose, Function
Warns the driver of a AWD system malfunction.
Construction
The AWD warning light is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
If the self-diagnostic function stores a DTC, the warning light illuminates
to alert the driver of the malfunct ...