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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim.

    (Refer to " TAIL GATE TRIM  ") 

  3. Disconnect the power liftgate latch connector (A) and power closing unit connector (B).
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  4. Loosen the power liftgate latch (A) mounting bolts.
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  5. Loosen the power closing unit (A) mounting nuts.
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  6. Remove the power liftgate latch & power closing unit (A).
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