Exterior Handle Switch - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Open the liftgate.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the power liftgate latch from the liftgate (1) inner panel.Power Liftgate Latch - Removal.
4. Disconnect the power liftgate exterior handle (3) switch pigtail wire connector (4) from the liftgate wire harness connector.
5. Remove the two nuts (2) that secure the two studs on the back of the handle housing to the inside of the liftgate outer panel.
6. From the outside of the liftgate, remove the power liftgate exterior handle and switch through the liftgate outer panel latch handle pocket as a unit.