Trunk / Liftgate Handle: Service and Repair

EXTERIOR HANDLE

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear liftgate. Refer to Trim Panel.
3. Disconnect the rear spoiler harness connectors (1).




4. Remove the seven rear latch support bracket retaining nuts and bolts (1).
5. Remove the bracket from vehicle.




6. Remove the four rear latch retaining bolts (1) and remove the latch assembly from the rear liftgate.




7. Disconnect the pneumatic harness connector (1) and the harness connector (2) from the rear latch assembly.

DISASSEMBLY




1. Disconnect the rear liftgate release handle linkage by pushing the arm (1) up off the linkage and then pulling the linkage out of the latch.




2. Remove the remaining handle retaining bolt (1) and remove the handle assembly from the latch assembly bracket.

INSTALLATION

ASSEMBLY




1. Install the liftgate release handle assembly on the latch bracket. Install the retaining bolt (1). Tighten to 8 N.m (71 in.lbs.).




2. Connect the rear liftgate release handle linkage (1).

INSTALLATION




1. Connect the pneumatic harness connector (2) and the harness connector (1) to the rear latch assembly.




2. Install the rear latch assembly into the rear liftgate. Install the retaining bolts (1). Tighten to 8 N.m (71 in.lbs.).




3. Install the rear latch assembly bracket and then install the seven retaining nuts and bolts (1). Tighten to 8 N.m (71 in.lbs.).




4. Connect the rear spoiler harness connectors (1).
5. Install the rear liftgate trim panel.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.