Liftgate Open Switch

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the liftgate latch.
(Refer to Body - "LIFTGATE LATCH ")
Disconnect the liftgate open switch connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Liftgate Open Switch Connector
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Remove the liftgate open switch assembly (A) after pushing mounting hooks.

Fig 2: Locating Liftgate Open Switch Assembly (1 Of 2)

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Fig 3: Locating Liftgate Open Switch Assembly (2 Of 2)

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