Tailgate Switch

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the tailgate garnish.
(Refer to "BODY SIDE MOULDING ")
Remove the outside handle panel assembly (A) after removing the screws and connectors.

Fig 1: Identifying Outside Handle Panel Assembly
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Remove the outside handle (A) after removing the screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Outside Handle
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