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License Plate Frame: Service and Repair




Rear License Trim Replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the tailgate.

1. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel .

2. From inside the tailgate, disconnect the rearview camera connector (A).






3. Detach the hooks (A), then remove the rearview camera cover (B).






4. Remove the screws, and release both ends of the rear license trim (A) from the inner taillights (B), then remove the trim. Pull the rearview camera harness (C) out.






5. Remove the screw grommets (A) from the tailgate.

NOTE:

- If the screw grommets cracked excessively, replace them with new ones.
- If the screw grommets are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- If a new rear license trim will be installed, remove all of remaining screw grommets on the tailgate and discard them. The screw grommets have been installed to the new rear license trim with screws.





6. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Make sure the rearview camera connector is plugged in properly.
- If a new rear license trim assembly (A) is to be installed, hold the trim up, and fit all the screw grommets (B) into the holes in the tailgate, then push on the trim until the grommets snap into place.

New rear license trim installation