Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the tail gate trim.
(Refer to "TAIL GATE TRIM ")
Disconnect the smart tailgate latch and PCU assembly connectors (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Smart Tailgate Latch & PCU Assembly Connectors
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Loosen the PCU assembly mounting nuts (A).

Fig 2: Loosening PCU Assembly Mounting Nuts
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Remove the smart tail gate latch and PCU assembly (A) after loosening the bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Smart Tail Gate Latch & PCU Assembly (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Removing Smart Tail Gate Latch & PCU Assembly (2 Of 2)
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