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Tailgate Release Handle: Service and Repair

Rear Gate Outer Handle

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the rear gate trim.
3. Remove the rear gate garnish.
4. Remove the two nuts, and take out the rear gate outer handle.
5. 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)