Removal & Installation
1. Tailgate Lower Trim Panel - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)
2. Tailgate Dynamic Damper - Remove
3. All Removed Parts - Install
TAILGATE HANDLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal & Installation
1. Rear Window Wiper Arm - Remove
2. Tailgate Lower Trim Panel - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)
3. Rear License Trim - Remove
4. Rear Window Wiper Motor - Remove
5. Tailgate Handle - Remove
6. All Removed Parts - Install
TAILGATE LATCH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal & Installation
NOTE : If the tailgate latch cannot be unlocked by using the tailgate outer handle switch or the keyless entry transmitter or by unlocking the driver's door lock, remove the maintenance cap (A) from the tailgate lower trim panel and open the maintenance lid (B), then push the emergency lever (C) as shown.
1. Tailgate Lower Trim Panel - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)
2. Tailgate Latch - Remove
3. All Removed Parts - Install