Request Switch Removal/Installation: Liftgate

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the service hole cover.

Fig 1: Locating Service Hole Cover
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While pressing the request switch tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, move the request switch in the direction of arrow (2), and detach the request switch tab from the liftgate.

Fig 2: Pressing Request Switch Tab
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Disconnect the connector and remove the request switch.

Fig 3: Removing Request Switch Connector
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Install in the reverse order of removal.