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Tailgate Open Switch

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to Body - "TAIL GATE TRIM ")
Disconnect the tailgate open switch connector (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Tailgate Open Switch Connector
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Remove the tailgate switch (A).

Fig 2: Removing Tailgate Switch
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