Latch Handle: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the liftgate (4).
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Remove the lower trim panel from the inside of the liftgate. (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM PANEL/LOWER - REMOVAL) .
- Disconnect the pigtail wire connector of the latch handle (2) from the take out of the liftgate wire harness (3) on the inside of the liftgate.
- Reach through the clearance hole in the inside of the liftgate panel on each side of the latch to access and remove the two screws (1) that secure the handle to the liftgate.
- Remove the latch handle from the outside of the liftgate.