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Rear Lock Button: Removal

NOTE: The rear lock button (lock) is integrated into the license plate light assembly harness.

Remove the rear gate garnish assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the rear lock button (lock).
1. Remove the screws and remove the rear lock button (lock).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Lock Button Screws
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2. Release the locks at both ends of the rear gate opener button by pushing with a flat tip screwdriver.
  
  Fig 2: Releasing Rear Gate Opener Button Locks Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
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3. Disconnect the rear exterior antenna connector.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Rear Exterior Antenna Connector
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4. Remove the screws and remove the license plate light.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying License Plate Light With Screws
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5. Remove the license plate light assembly harness from the rear gate garnish assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying License Plate Light Assembly Harness
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