Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the liftgate inside pull handle. Refer to Liftgate Inside Pull Handle Replacement .
2. Remove both liftgate trim finish panels. Refer to Liftgate Trim Finish Panel Replacement .

1

Tailgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Clip (Qty: 4)

2

Tailgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Retainer (Qty: 9)

3

Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel

Procedure

Use a trim panel removal tool to aid in the removal of the trim panel from the tailgate assembly.