Power Liftgate (PLG) Rear Switch Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Insert remover tool into the position shown in the figure, and detach the cover tab from the liftgate.

Fig 1: Detaching Cover Tab From Liftgate
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Disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Pressing Power Liftgate Rear Switch Tabs
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Press the power liftgate (PLG) rear switch tabs in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the power liftgate (PLG) rear switch from the cover.
Remove the power liftgate (PLG) rear switch.
Install in the reverse order of removal.