Tailgate Switch

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the tailgate trim.
Refer to "TAILGATE TRIM "
Disconnect the license lamp and tailgate switch connector (A). Disconnect the back warning camera connector (B).

Fig 1: Identifying License Lamp/Tailgate Switch Connector & Back Warning Camera Connector
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Remove the screws (2 EA) and clips (4 EA). Remove the tailgate garnish (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Tailgate Garnish & Screws
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Loosen the tailgate outside handle mounting screw. Remove the outside handle and license lamp (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Outside Handle & License Lamp

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