NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel (see page 20-209). Disconnect the tailgate opener cable (A) from the tailgate handle (B) and remove the nuts. Fastener Locations : Nut, 2 Pull out the tailgate handle (A), then remove it. Install the handle in the reverse order of removal and note these items: Make sure the tailgate opener cable is connected securely. Make sure the tailgate opens properly.

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands. With Security Switch Remove the tailgate lower trim panel (see page 20-209). Disconnect the tailgate opener cable from the tailgate handle. Disconnect the tailgate latch switch connector (A) and tailgate actuator connector (B), and detach them from the tailgate. Fastener Locations : Bolt, 3 Remove the bolts and pull the tailgate latch (C) out, then remove it.