NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the tailgate or the related parts.
Remove these items:
Tailgate lower trim panel
Rear license trim
Disconnect the tailgate opener cable (A) from the tailgate handle (B), and remove the nuts. Take care not to kink the cable.
From outside of the tailgate, pull out the tailgate handle (A), then remove it.
Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Make sure the tailgate opener cable is connected securely.
Make sure the tailgate opens properly.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Models with navigation system
For models with the navigation system, see Navigation System Manual for how
to
operate the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Models without navigation system
Bluetooth® ...
Charging the Battery
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical
system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last. ...
A/T Housing Idler Gear Shaft Removal and Installation (A/T)
Remove the snap ring (A), the cotter retainer (B), and the cotters (C)
from the idler gear shaft (D), then remove the idler gear shaft. Do not
distort the snap ring.
Check ...