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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE   . 
  3. Remove the license plate lamp sockets by turning the sockets counterclockwise.
  4. Remove the liftgate handle nuts from the studs inside the liftgate.
  5. Remove the bolts from the liftgate handle.
  6. Remove the liftgate latch cable from the handle.
  7. Remove the liftgate handle from the liftgate.
    Fig 1: Removing Liftgate Handle From Liftgate
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