QX56 V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2004)
4.
Pop loose the rear trim above the rear side windows-both sides (see Figure 5).
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Gently pull down on the edge above the windows to reach the clips. You don't need to remove the rear trim just pop it loose along the top.
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Take the trim loose from around the lift gate rod (see Figure 6).