Trunk / Liftgate Handle: Service and Repair

HANDLE

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the trim panel from the inside of the liftgate.
3. Remove the liftgate watershield.




4. Disconnect the electrical connector of the latch handle (5) on the inside of the liftgate.
5. Disconnect actuator cable from latch handle.
6. Reach through the clearance hole in the inside of the liftgate panel on each side of the latch to access and remove the two nuts (7) that secure the handle to the liftgate.
7. Reach through the clearance hole on the inside of the liftgate, squeeze clips and remove the latch handle (6).

INSTALLATION




1. Position the latch handle (6) onto the outside of the liftgate and seat the wiring grommet.
2. Seat the latch cable clips.
3. Working through the clearance hole in the inside of the liftgate panel, install the liftgate release cable bracket and install the nuts (7).
4. Tighten the nuts to 6 N.m (55 in.lbs).
5. Connect the latch cable to the handle.
6. Connect the electrical connector of the latch handle on the inside of the liftgate.




7. Install the watershield.
8. Install the lower trim panel onto the inside of the liftgate.
9. Connect the battery negative cable.