Trunk / Liftgate Handle: Service and Repair

Heavy Duty Riveter:

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS

REMOVAL
1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.







2. Remove the liftgate watershield.







3. Remove the vent panel.
1 Remove the pin-type retainers.
2 Remove the vent panel.







4. Disconnect the outside liftgate handle actuating rod.
1 Open the clip.
2 Disconnect the outside liftgate handle actuating rod.







5. Remove the license plate lamp shield
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the license plate lamp shield.







6. Remove the outside liftgate handle.
1 Drill out the rivets.
2 Remove the outside liftgate handle.

INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Use Heavy-Duty Riveter to install the rivets.