Remove tailgate push-button

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to REMOVING BOTH TRIMS FOR THE REAR WINDOW FRAME ON THE SIDE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .

• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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• Unscrew the bolts (1) until you can turn the retaining ring (2).
• Turn the retaining ring (2) in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

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• Remove the tailgate button (1) in the direction of the arrow.

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