Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the luggage side trim [RH].
(Refer to Body - "LUGGAGE SIDE TRIM ")
Disconnect the smart tailgate unit connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Smart Tailgate Unit Connector
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Remove the smart tailgate unit (A) after loosening the nuts.

Fig 2: Locating Smart Tailgate Unit

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