Trunk / Liftgate Handle: Service and Repair

LIFTGATE RELEASE HANDLE

Heavy-Duty Riveter:

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL
1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.







2. Remove the air escape vent panel.
1 Remove the pin-type retainers.
2 Remove the air escape vent panel.

3. Position the watershield aside.







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







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







6. Remove the liftgate release handle.
1 Remove the rivets.
2 Remove the liftgate release handle.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the special tool, install the rivets.