Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the right rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Right in Interior Trim.
- Release the cable tension:
- Push the tensioning nut inward.
- Pull the rear cable until the cable is slack.
- Visually confirm that the cables are slack by observing that the center white dots are below the white indicator bands.
- Remove the right rear tail lamp assembly. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the cable guide bracket screws.
- Remove the cable guide bracket from the vehicle.
- Slide the guide bracket pulley cover off of the pulley and lift the rear cable off of the guide bracket pulley.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.