51 24 145 Removing and installing/replacing button for tailgate activation

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Special tools required:

00 9 323

Slide special tool 00 9 323 under the front edge of button (1) and lift button (1) out.

Pull button (1) out of rear lid (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Button Out Of Rear Lid Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Unplug connector (1) and remove button (2).

Installation note:

Perform function check with tailgate open.

Fig 2: Identifying Tailgate Activation Button And Connector

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Replacement:

Carefully release latch mechanisms (1) and remove microswitch (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Microswitch And Latch Mechanisms

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