Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the tailgate upper trim (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate Upper Trim
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Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the washer hose (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Connector And Washer Hose
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Remove the plug hole (A) and then remove the mounting nuts.

Fig 3: Removing Plug Hole Mounting Nuts
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Remove the rear spoiler assembly (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Spoiler Assembly
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Remove the high mounted stop lamp (A) after removing the mounting nuts.

Fig 5: Identifying High Mounted Stop Lamp
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