Liftgate molding. Luggage rack

Liftgate molding

REMOVAL

(1) Remove screws attaching molding to liftgate (Fig. 77).

(2) Separate molding from liftgate.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position molding on liftgate.

(2) Install screws attaching molding to liftgate (Fig. 77).

Luggage rack

REMOVAL

(1) Remove screws attaching side rail to roof panel (Fig. 78).

(2) Separate luggage rack from vehicle.

NOTE: The skid strips are attached to roof panel with adhesive.

(3) Loosen each skid strip with a heat gun.

Fig. 77 Liftgate Molding-Typical

1 - LIFTGATE

2 - MOLDING

(4) Lift one edge of each skid strip with a putty knife and peel it from roof panel. Apply additional heat to any location where a skid strip remains.

(5) Remove original adhesive from roof panel with an all-purpose adhesive removal solution.

Fig. 78 Luggage Rack

1 - CROSS RAIL

2 - SKID STRIP

3 - SIDE RAIL

4 - ROOF PANEL

5 - SIDE RAIL

6 - NUTSERT

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Thoroughly clean and prepare the roof surface.

(1) Align each skid strip on roof panel.

(2) Verify that each skid strip is properly aligned.

(3) Remove the carrier backing and press each skid strip onto roof panel with a roller.

NOTE: Apply 3M Drip-Chek Sealant (or an equivalent product) to side rail screw threads.

(4) Position luggage rack on roof.

(5) Install screws attaching side rail to roof panel (Fig. 78).