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Rear Gate Garnish: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the trim panel assembly rear gate LWR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR GATE TRIM>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the power rear gate touch sensor. (Model with power rear gate) Ref. to POWER REAR GATE SYSTEM>POWER REAR GATE TOUCH SENSOR>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the cover rear gate. (Model without power rear gate)
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  5. Remove the garnish assembly rear gate.
    1. Disconnect the opener switch connector.
    2. Remove the bolts and nuts.
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    3. 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.
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