I need HELP on removing a chrome trim on tailgate

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02-08-16, 12:48 PM

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I need HELP on removing a chrome trim on tailgate

Hi guys/gals...

I want to remove the rear tailgate chrome trim (located below the "L" emblem, and above the license plate.

I've done several searches with no results.

Is there a DIY section that shows the steps to remove this trim?

TIA

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02-08-16, 01:19 PM

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You have to take off the interior trim panel to get to the nuts that hold it on .

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02-08-16, 02:37 PM

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You have to take off the interior trim panel to get to the nuts that hold it on .

Thank you!

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02-09-16, 05:30 PM

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Drawings always help.

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02-10-16, 09:13 PM

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Drawings always help.

Thanks! The pic is pretty blurry. Can you share the link where I can view online? TIA

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02-11-16, 07:41 AM

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Do some searching at www.lexuspartsnow.com You should find it.

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02-11-16, 01:56 PM

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Double click on the image. Should go full/larger screen.

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02-14-16, 03:24 PM

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So you, also, drove into your garage with the tailgate up?!?

Nope. Thinking of wrapping in vinyl.

My wife did close the garage door when tailgate was up once. Put a small dent in tailgate, but nothing too major.

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02-14-16, 05:06 PM

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You could most likely wrap the piece without removing it.

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02-22-23, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by XF40FSPORT

Hello: The same thing happened in my case. Wife closed the garage door, with the rear lift gate open. Smash went the chrome piece. Did you find any other instructions on how to remove the part? I have the diagram, which you said was blurry. And did you successfully exchanged the broken piece?
Any input will be greatly appreciated.