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Rear Gate Latch Assembly: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the rear gate trim. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim .
  3. Remove two bolts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Bolts
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  4. Remove the rear gate latch assembly, and then disconnect the connector.
  5. Remove the rear gate outer handle cable, and then remove the rear gate latch assembly.