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Liftgate Antenna

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the rear transverse trim.

    (Refer To Body - "Rear Transverse Trim") 

  3. Remove the liftgate antenna (A) after loosening the mounting nuts and disconnecting the connector.
Fig 1: Removing Liftgate Antenna Mounting Nuts
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