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Rear Gate Opener Button: Removal

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NOTE:
  • The button - opener rear gate is integrated with the rear lock button.
  • Open the panel - rear gate before disconnecting the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim. >
  3. Remove the garnish assembly - rear gate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish. >
  4. Remove the button - opener rear gate.
    1. Remove the garnish switch bracket from the garnish assembly - rear gate.
    2. While pushing the locks at both ends of the button - opener rear gate with a flat tip screwdriver, remove the button - opener rear gate together with the rear lock button.
      Fig 1: Locating Rear Gate Opener Button Screws
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