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How to Remove the Tailgate Inside the Panel on a 1994 Corolla Wagon

The seventh generation of the Toyota Corolla includes the 1993 through 1997 model years in the United States and features a few different models, including a four-door station wagon. This model has a tailgate that lifts up and allows direct access to the rear of the vehicle. To remove the tailgate in the 1994 Corolla station wagon you must also remove the trim panel for the tailgate.

Instructions

1

Open the tailgate and raise it as far as possible. Remove the fasteners for the inner trim panel with a socket wrench. Remove the inner panel from the tailgate by pulling it forward and then out of the vehicle.

2

Detach the electrical wiring harness from the the tailgate and push it out of your way. Mark the location of the hinges on the tailgate with a scribe to help you position the tailgate if you must reinstall it later.

3

Disconnect the bolts for the damper stays with a socket wrench. Remove the damper stays from the tailgate and move them out of the way.

4

Detach the electrical wiring for the rear defroster, if your vehicle is so equipped. Remove the mounting bolts for the tailgate with a socket wrench and detach the tailgate from its hinges.