Removal And Installation: Removal
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the scuff plate from the liftgate opening sill. Refer to PLATE, SCUFF, LIFTGATE SILL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Move the quarter trim panel away from the lower right inner D-pillar far enough to access the power liftgate chime (1). Refer to PANEL, D-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect the body wire harness connector from the chime pigtail wire connector.
- Disengage the retainer integral to the chime pigtail wire connector from the body sheet metal.
- Disengage the retainer integral to the chime housing from the body sheet metal.
- Remove the chime from the vehicle.
