Liftgate Opener Switch Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the service hole cover.

Fig 1: Removing Service Hole Cover
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Disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Liftgate Opener Switch Connector
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While pressing the liftgate opener switch tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the liftgate opener switch tab from the liftgate.

Fig 3: Pressing Liftgate Opener Switch Tab
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Remove the liftgate opener switch from the liftgate.
Install in the reverse order of removal.