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1. Open the liftgate.
2. Using an appropriate flat-bladed tool, pry the plastic retainer (1) up to release the locking mechanism from the mounting sphere (2). Do not try to remove the retainer, it is not designed to be removed.




3. Remove the link rod (1) from the liftgate pivot bracket (2) by gently pulling the link rod away from the liftgate.
4. Remove the D-pillar trim from the vehicle. Removal for the procedure.
5. Remove the link rod from the drive unit mounting sphere by gently pulling the link rod away from the drive unit.