Sensor Strip, Removing

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Fig 1: Rear Lid Drive Motor Sensor Strip Components

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-- Remove the rear lid trim panel. Refer to REAR DOOR TRIM PANELS .

-- Disconnect the harness connectors -5- for the line -2- of the sensor strip -1-.

-- Pull the line -2- out of the rear lid -4- and the rubber grommet -3-.

-- Loosen the adhesive strip -6-.

-- Pull the sensor strip -1- out from between the rear lid -4- and rear window -7-.