Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Take care not to scratch the body surface.

Remove the tail gate trim.
(Refer to Tail Gate - "TAIL GATE TRIM ")
Disconnect the license lamp connector and back view camera connector (A).

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Loosen the tail gate back panel mounting nuts (A).

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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the tail gate back panel (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Make sure that the connectors are plugged in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.