Removal Procedure
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- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE .
- Remove actuator cable assembly from handle.
- Remove the nuts from the back of the endgate behind the handle assembly.
- Remove the handle assembly.