1. Remove taillights – All models, Open tailgate. Remove the plastic cover near taillight by removing (1) plastic fastener with a flat screw driver, both sides. Using a
10mm socket, remove (2) hex nuts holding taillight, both sides. See Figure 2.
2018 – current models, Remove interior panel from each side of cargo area to gain access behind taillights and remove (1) bolt located behind interior panel.
Gently pull the taillights rearward, disconnect the wiring from taillights and set aside.
2018 – current
2. Remove underbody panel - Using an 8mm and 10mm deep socket, remove screws and hex nuts (varies by model year) from underbody panel and set aside.