Trunk Lid

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the rear bumper. (see REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Detach the request switch from the rear bumper.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Identifying Request Switch, Connector, Rear Bumper & Tab

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