Power Liftgate (Service Information): Chime: Removal

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1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the scuff plate from the liftgate opening sill (2). Refer to PLATE, SCUFF, LIFTGATE, REMOVAL .
3. Move the quarter trim panel away from the lower left inner D-pillar (1) far enough to access the power liftgate chime (3). Refer to PANEL, QUARTER TRIM, REMOVAL .
4. Disconnect the body wire harness connector (4) from the chime pigtail wire connector.
5. Disengage the retainer integral to the chime pigtail wire connector from the body sheet metal.
6. Disengage the retainer integral to the chime housing from the body sheet metal.
7. Remove the chime from the vehicle.