Tailgate Release Handle: Service and Repair

Rear Gate Outer Handle

REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear gate trim.
2. Remove the rear gate garnish.
3. Remove the two nuts, and take out the rear gate outer handle.
4. Remove cable (1) of the rear gate handle.






INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

TRUNK LID AND REAR GATE LOCK

Tightening torque: N.m (kgf.m, ft.lb)

T1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)

T2: 18 (1.8, 13.3)

T3: 25 (2.5, 18.4)

NOTE: Make sure that the outer handle works correctly after installation.