Hand Actuator Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: View Of Rear Bumper Cover (Over Trailer Hitch)

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the cover -1- for the trailer hitch. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

-- Remove the cable bracket mount from the threaded pins.

Fig 2: Removing Cable Bracket Mount

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-- Unlock the retainers and open the cover -1- -arrow-.

-- Remove the cable bracket -2- from the cable mount.

-- Disengage the cable nipple -3- from the mount -4-.

-- Push the grommet toward the inside.

NOTE:

It is necessary to remove the rear bumper cover if is not possible to disengage the cable as described. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Open the cover in the luggage compartment side trim panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Hand Actuator Bracket

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-- Remove the vehicle tools, loosen the washer and remove the mount for the vehicle tools.

-- Pull off the clip -6- and remove the lever -5-.

-- Disconnect the connector.

-- Remove the bolts -4-.

-- Push the bracket -1- for the trailer hitch hand actuator slightly upward and remove it.

This disengages the brackets from the body -3-.

-- Remove the bracket with the cable -7- and the grommet -8-.