Hyundai Tucson: Liftgate / Liftgate Trim

- Component Location

1. Liftgate lower trim
2. Liftgate side trim
3. Liftgate upper trim

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

1.Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the liftgate upper trim (A).

2.To install, reverse removal procedure.

• Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

1.Remove the liftgate upper trim.

2.Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the side trim (A).

3.To install, reverse removal procedure.

• Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.Remove the liftgate side trim.

3.Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the pull handle (A).

4.Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the PTG inner switch (A).

5.Desconnect the PTG inner switch connector (A).

6.After loosening the mounting screws and fastner remove the liftgate lower trim (A).

7.To install, reverse removal procedure.

• Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.

• Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).