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# TAIL GATE > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

  Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE TAIL GATE SERVICE HOLE COVER

1. Using a T30 "torx" socket, remove the 10 screws and cover.

3. REMOVE TAIL GATE HANDLE ASSEMBLY

1. Disconnect the 2 control rods as indicated by the black arrow marks in the illustration.

1. Remove the 2 screws indicated by the white arrow marks. Then remove the handle.

4. REMOVE TAIL GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY LH

1. Remove the control rod.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and lock.

5. REMOVE TAIL GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

  Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

6. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

1. Disconnect the connector.

1. Detach the 4 claws and remove the light.

7. REMOVE TAIL GATE STAY ASSEMBLY LH

1. Remove the 2 screws and link.

8. REMOVE TAIL GATE STAY ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

  Use the same procedures described for the LH side.