Removal Procedure
- Open the spare tire carrier to a full outward position.
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- Remove the endgate trim bezel.
- Open the endgate.
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- Release the endgate lock rod clip (1) from the handle.
- Release the left side cable from the upper bolt.
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- Remove the bolts from the latch mechanism. Note the cable bolt is shoulder for the cable.
- Carefully pull the latch outward and release the lock rod clip (3) from the lock rod (4).
- Remove the latch from the endgate.