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Power Rear Gate Inner Switch: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the cap panel rear gate switch.
    1. Release the claws and pull out the cap panel rear gate switch rearward.
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      NOTE: Insert flat tip screwdrivers wrapped with protective tape into the slits on both sides.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the cap panel rear gate switch.
  3. Release the claws and remove the power rear gate inner switch and the power rear gate lock switch.
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