Remove tailgate trim panel

Preliminary work 

• Remove the power tailgate SWITCH .
• Remove the trunk lid LIGHT .
• Remove both trunk LID COVERS .
• Remove the top rear window frame TRIM .
• Remove both side rear window frame TRIM PIECES .

• Unscrew the bolts (1) at the tailgate trim panel (2).

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• Unclip the tailgate trim panel (2) at the detents (1) and remove it toward the bottom.

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