Hyundai Tucson: Liftgate / Liftgate Lift

- Replacement

• Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.

• Take care not to scratch the liftgate and body surface.

• When removing and installing the liftgate, an assistant is needed.

1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.Remove the luggage side trim.(Refer to Trunk Trim - "Luggage Side Trim")

3.Disconnect the liftgate lifter connector (A).

4.Using a screwdriver, lift up slightly the socket clips (A) of both ends on the lifter (B), and then remove the lifter from the bracket.

5.Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.

• Make sure the liftgate locks and opens properly and locks securely.

• Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.

• Make sure the liftgate locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly.