Tailgate Lid Handle

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Remove the tailgate back panel
(Refer to Body - "TAILGATE BACK PANEL ")
Loosen the tailgate garnish bracket mounting screws.
Remove the tailgate garnish bracket (B) by pushing the retaining hooks (A) in the direction of the arrow.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the retaining hooks (A).

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Disconnect the rear view camera connector (A).

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Remove the tail gate garnish back panel (A) after removing the mounting screws.

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Remove the tail gate lid handle & license lamp wiring fastener (A).

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Remove the license lamp socket (A) by rotating in the counterclockwise.
[Left]

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[Right]

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Remove the tail gate lid handle & license lamp assembly (A) after removing the mounting screws.

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