Release Handle: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Release Handle & Mounting Screws

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NOTE: If equipped with a tailgate cover, it must be removed to access the release handle mounting bolts.

Remove the three mounting screws (2) to the release handle (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Tailgate Latch Links And Clips
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Pull out the release handle (2) far enough to disconnect the tailgate latch links (3) from the clips (1).