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.
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Using the Remote Transmitter*
■ Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
►Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twic ...
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or organization.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
There are two ways to tow your vehicle ...
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situatio ...