Lamp Bar, Exterior Handle: Removal

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Open the liftgate.
Disconnect the and isolate negative battery cable.
Remove the liftgate lower trim panel (1). Refer to PANEL, TRIM, LIFTGATE, REMOVAL .

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Disconnect the exterior handle switch wiring connector (2).
Remove the light bulb sockets from the license plate lamps.

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As a guide for installation, apply a length of masking tape on the liftgate, parallel to the top edge of the liftgate molding (2).
Remove the license plate and the liftgate molding lower fasteners (3).
With the use of trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the center pin from the retainers (1) and then remove the retainer.
NOTE:
The liftgate molding (2) is also attached with an adhesive tape.

CAUTION:
Do not exceed 32°C (90°F) when heating the cladding or body panels. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the cladding or the vehicle paint finish.
If the temperature is below 21°C (70°F), warm the liftgate molding with a heat lamp or heat gun.
Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick), carefully remove the liftgate molding (2) from the liftgate.