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Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Connector, Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator
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  4. Remove the bolts.
  5. Remove the liftgate latch and lock actuator from the liftgate.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Liftgate Latch, Lock Actuator And Bolt With Torque Specifications
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