Rear Gate Garnish: Removal
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Remove the trim panel assembly rear gate LWR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR GATE TRIM>REMOVAL .
- Remove the power rear gate touch sensor. (Model with power rear gate) Ref. to POWER REAR GATE SYSTEM>POWER REAR GATE TOUCH SENSOR>REMOVAL .
- Remove the cover rear gate. (Model without power rear gate)
- Remove the garnish assembly rear gate.
- Disconnect the opener switch connector.
- Remove the bolts and nuts.
- Remove the clips and remove the garnish assembly rear gate.CAUTION: Attach protective tape to both ends of the garnish assembly rear gate. This may cause interference.NOTE: After all clips are released, remove the garnish assembly rear gate while both ends are flexed to some extent.