HANDLE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel, (Refer to 23 - BODY/LIFTGATE/PANEL - TRIM - REMOVAL).
2. Remove nuts from handle studs.
3. Disconnect wire connector.
4. Disconnect cable from handle.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the electrical connector (2).
2. Connect release cable to the handle.
3. Align handle studs to the holes in the liftgate and install handle (1).
4. Install six nuts to handle studs and tighten to 8.5 N·m (75 in. lbs.)..
5. Install the lower liftgate trim (3), (Refer to 23 - BODY/LIFTGATE/PANEL - TRIM - INSTALLATION).