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Liftgate Outside Handle: Removal

  1. Remove liftgate trim. See Fig 2.
  2. Disconnect latch linkage and electrical connectors from liftgate control assembly. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: LINKAGE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
    GC0022435Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTORS
    2 - LINKAGE
    3 - CONTROL ASSEMBLY
  3. Remove liftgate control assembly from liftgate.
  4. Remove fasteners attaching liftgate outside handle.
  5. Using a heat gun, apply heat to the wings to loosen the double sided tape for removal of the handle.
  6. Clean surface of any residua.
Fig 2: LIFTGATE OUTSIDE HANDLE
GC0022436Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - LIFTGATE OUTSIDE HANDLE
2 - PULL LEVER ARM
3 - LIFTGATE
4 - ATTACHING PUSH NUTS
5 - ATTACHING NUTS