REMOVAL
(1) Remove liftgate trim panels.
(2) Disconnect liftgate lamp harness connector.
(3) Lift liftgate watershield to expose liftgate handle.
(4) Disconnect vehicle security harness connector, if equipped.
(5) Disconnect latch rod and actuator rod.
(6) Remove nuts attaching outside handle to liftgate (Fig. 72).
(7) Separate outside handle from liftgate.
Fig. 72 Liftgate Handle
1 - HANDLE
2 - LATCH ACTUATOR
3 - HANDLE TO LATCH ROD
4 - LIFTGATE
5 - HANDLE TO LATCH ACTUATOR ROD
INSTALLATION
(1) Position outside handle on liftgate.
(2) Install nuts attaching outside handle to liftgate.
(3) Connect latch rod and actuator rod.
(4) Connect vehicle security harness connector, if equipped.
(5) Install liftgate watershield.
(6) Connect liftgate lamp harness connector.
(7) Install liftgate trim panels.