Trunk / Liftgate Handle: Service and Repair

Exterior Handle - Tail Door

Remove
1. Remove tail door trim casing.
2. Carefully release water shedder from door.





3. Remove control rod between exterior handle and door latch.
4. Remove 2 nuts securing exterior handle to door.
5. Remove exterior handle.

Refit
1. Position exterior handle to door. Fit nuts and tighten to 7 Nm (5.2 ft. lbs.).
2. Connect control rod to exterior handle and door latch.
3. Fit water shedder to door.
4. Fit tail door trim casing.