Tailgate Handle Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands. Without Power Tailgate

1. Remove the tailgate lower trim.

1. Disconnect the tailgate opener cable (A) from the tailgate handle (B), and remove the nuts. Take care not to kink the cable.

1. From outside of the tailgate, pull out the tailgate handle, then remove it.

1. 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.

With Power Tailgate

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
   NOTE: If you remove the tailgate latch with the battery negative cable still in plugged, the vehicle fails into the fail-safe mode.

1. Remove the tailgate lower trim.

1. Disconnect the tailgate handle connector (A), and remove the nuts.

1. From outside of the tailgate, pull out the tailgate handle (B), then remove it.

1. Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   - Make sure the tailgate handle connector is plugged in properly.
   - Reset the clock.
   - Perform the power window control unit reset procedure.
   - Make sure the tailgate opens properly.