Rear License Plate Pocket Replacement SUT

1. Open the rear spare tire carrier.



2. Remove the hand nut (1) securing the license plate pocket to the spare tire carrier frame (2).



3. Remove the license plate pocket (3) from the spare tire carrier frame (2).

1. Install the license plate pocket (3) to the spare tire carrier frame (2).



2. Secure the nut (1) to the license plate pocket bolts. Hand-tighten the nut.
3. Latch and secure the spare tire carrier.

Rear License Plate Pocket Replacement SUV

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement.



3. Remove the latch cable handle connection by releasing the retainer (1) and removing the cable end from the handle arm.



4. Disconnect the 2 license plate pocket electrical connectors (3).



5. Remove the 6 nuts (5) retaining the plate pocket to the liftgate.
6. Release the 4 clips (3) retaining the license plate pocket to the liftgate (2).



7. Remove the license plate pocket (2) from the liftgate (3).

1. Place the license plate pocket (2) in position on the liftgate (3), ensuring all of the retaining clips are fully seated.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




2. Install the 6 nuts (5) retaining the license plate pocket to the liftgate.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 4.5 N·m (40 lb in).

3. Connect the 2 license plate electrical connectors.



4. Attach the latch control cable handle connection by installing the cable end into the handle arm (2) and securing the retainer (1).
5. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement.