Section 106 (Interior/Exterior): DECKLID/Liftgate: Liftgate: Removal

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Open liftgate. See Fig 1

Fig 1: LIFTGATE-COUPE

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1 - LIFTGATE HINGE

2 - LIFTGATE REINFORCEMENT

3 - LIFTGATE NUTS

4 - LIFTGATE BALL STUD

5 - REAR DECKLID BUMPER

6 - INBOARD DECKLID STABILIZER

7 - OUTBOARD DECKLID STABILIZER

8 - FRONT DECKLID BUMPER

Remove driver side B-pillar trim. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL)
Disconnect liftgate harness clip. See Fig 2

Fig 2: HARNESS CLIP

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Disconnect liftgate harness and defrost connectors.
Scribe or mark liftgate nuts on sport bar bracket. See Fig 3

Fig 3: SPORT BAR BRACKET

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Support liftgate using a suitable support device.
Remove gas prop support cylinders using a small flat bladed tool, or equivalent, release the upper retaining clips while pulling the ball socket away from the ball stud (4). (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/GAS PROP - REMOVAL) . See Fig 4

Fig 4: BALL STUD

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Remove liftgate nuts (3).
With help from an assistant, remove liftgate.
Disconnect defroster connectors and courtesy harness.