Removing the exterior handle from the tailgate/trunk lid

Fig 1: Identifying Inner Tailgate Handle

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Remove: 

• the tailgate inner handle
• the inner upholstery for the tailgate.

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Handle For Tailgate

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• the 4 nuts
• the outer handle for the tailgate
• the connector.