Rear Lock Button: Removal

NOTE: The rear lock button is integrated into the rear gate opener button.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to BATTERY .
Remove the garnish assembly - rear gate. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish.
Remove the screws and remove the rear lock button.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Lock Button Screws
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Release the locks at both ends of the button - opener rear gate by pushing them with a flat tip screwdriver, remove the button - opener rear gate and remove the integrated harness.

Fig 2: Releasing Locks At Both Ends Of Opener Rear Gate Button With Flat Tip Screwdriver

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