Exterior Handle Switch: Installation

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Install the handle switch in the light bar assembly. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Rear Light Bar

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1 - CHIME/THERMISTOR

2 - ELECTRIC RELEASE HANDLE SWITCH

3 - LICENSE PLATE LAMPS

Locate the two wires going to the exterior handle switch. Install the wires through the grommet and in the large connector. Secure with a tie strap.
NOTE: Be certain wires are reinstalled in the correct wire cavities. Failure to do so could result in damage to the handle switch. Refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article for complete circuit schematic or connector pin-out information.
Install the rear light bar.
Install the liftgate trim panel, (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION) .
Connect the battery negative cable.
Using an appropriate scan tool, check any erase any power liftgate control module diagnostic trouble codes.
Verify power liftgate system and handle switch operation. Cycle the power liftgate through one complete open and close cycle, this will allow the power liftgate control module to relearn its cycle with the new components.