Liftgate Light Bar: Removal

NOTE: The liftgate does not have a outside mechanical release. For any service procedures that require disconnecting battery, open liftgate, if necessary before disconnecting battery .

Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove liftgate inner trim panel (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Disconnect the liftgate light bar electrical connector.

Remove the four liftgate light bar retaining screws. See Fig 1 and Fig 2.

Fig 1: LIFTGATE LIGHT BAR- LOCATION

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1 - LIFTGATE

2 - REAR WIPER ARM

3 - LIFTGATE LIGHT BAR

4 - LIFTGATE LIGHT BAR RETAINING SCREWS

5 - LICENSE PLATE RETAINING GROMMETS

Fig 2: LIFTGATE LIGHT BAR - REMOVE/INSTALL

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1 - LIFTGATE LIGHT BAR HARNESS GROMMET

2 - LIFTGATE LIGHT BAR

3 - LIFTGATE

4 - OUTER LIFTGATE PANEL

5 - LIFTGATE LIGHT BAR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

6 - LIFTGATE WIRING HARNESS

7 - INNER LIFTGATE PANEL

Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, gently pry out wiring grommet to liftgate light bar.
Remove liftgate light bar from vehicle.