Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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Take care not to scratch the body surface.
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Remove the tail gate trim.
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Disconnect the tail gate latch connector (A).

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After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the tail gate
latch assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the tail gate locks/unlocks and opens/closes
properly.
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Adjust the tail gate alignment.
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Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
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Component Location 1. Tail gate latch assembly ...
Component Location 1. Tail gate back panel ...
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