Rear Gate Opener Button: Removal

NOTE: The button - opener rear gate is integrated with the rear lock button. (Model with keyless access with push button start)

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the trim panel - rear gate and the garnish assembly - rear gate. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Rear Gate Garnish>REMOVAL .
Remove the interior antenna. (Model with keyless access with push button start)
1. Remove the connector.
2. Remove the screws and detach the interior antenna.
Fig 1: Removing Interior Antenna Connector
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Release the locks at both ends of the button - opener rear gate by pushing them with a flat tip screwdriver, and remove the button - opener rear gate.

Fig 2: Removing Button - Opener Rear Gate
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Remove the screws, and remove the rear lock button, and remove the integrated harness. (Model with keyless access with push button start)

Fig 3: Locating Screws And Rear Lock Button

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