Rear Gate Opener Button: Removal

NOTE: The button - opener rear gate is integrated with the rear lock button. (Model with keyless access)

Remove the trim panel - rear gate and the garnish assembly - rear gate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish. >
Remove the interior antenna. (Model with keyless access)
1. Remove the connector.
2. Remove the screws and detach the interior antenna.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Gate Opener Button Screws
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Release the locks at both ends of the button - opener rear gate by pushing them with a flat tip screwdriver, and remove the button - opener rear gate.

Fig 2: Removing Button - Opener Rear Gate
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Remove the screws, and remove the rear lock button, and remove the integrated harness. (Model with keyless access)

Fig 3: Locating Rear Lock Button Screws
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