Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear liftgate trim panel. Service and Repair.
3. Disconnect the rear spoiler harness connectors (1).




4. Remove the seven rear latch support bracket retaining nuts and bolts (1).
5. Remove the bracket from vehicle.




6. Remove the four rear latch retaining bolts (1) and remove the latch assembly from the rear liftgate.




7. Disconnect the pneumatic harness connector (1) and the harness connector (2) from the rear latch assembly.
DISASSEMBLY





1. Disconnect the rear liftgate release handle linkage by pushing the arm (1) up off the linkage and then pulling the linkage out of the latch.




2. Remove the remaining handle retaining bolt (1) and remove the handle assembly from the latch assembly bracket.