Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal







REMOVAL





1. Open the tailgate and remove the tailgate liner, if equipped.
2. Remove the ten bolts (5) that secure the tailgate cover (4) to the inside of the tailgate and remove the cover.
3. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the actuator rods (3) at the control (2).
4. Disconnect the actuator rods from the control.




5. Remove the two nuts (3) that secure the release handle (1) and the control (2) to the tailgate (4).
6. Remove the control and the release handle from the tailgate.