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Tailgate Open Switch

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the tail gate trim.

    (Refer to Body - "TAIL GATE TRIM ")

  3. Remove the tail gate back panel.

    (Refer to Body - "TAIL GATE BACK PANEL ")

  4. Disconnect the tail gate open switch and license lamp connectors (A).
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  5. Remove the tail gate open switch and license plate lamp (A) by loosening the bolts inside the tail gate.
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  6. Remove the tail gate open switch assembly (A) after loosening the screws.
  7. Remove the license lamp bulb (B) and then disconnect the wiring (C).
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