Patent ID: 6019418
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A structural liftgate trim module for combining with and reinforcing a liftable outer liftgate panel of a motor vehicle to make a modular vehicle liftgate trim assembly, the structural liftgate trim module comprising:an inner liftgate trim panel having an inner appearance side and an outer side having a structural characteristic, the inner appearance side being adapted to face into a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle and the outer side being adapted to face the outer liftgate panel; andan inner liftgate trim panel reinforcement member having an inner side adapted to mount to the outer side of the inner liftgate trim panel to provide the structural characteristic and an outer side adapted to interface with the outer liftgate panel, the inner liftgate trim panel reinforcement member being sufficiently light to be liftable in the liftgate assembly and having spaced portions adapted to interface with the outer liftgate panel in respective spaced locations with each spaced portion being readily accessible and operable to detachably and structurally secure the inner liftgate trim panel in an easy-on, easy-off combination with the outer liftgate panel.