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Removal Procedure

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  1. Replace one cable at a time to ensure the endgate is not contacting the rear bumper.
  2. Open the spare tire carrier.
  3. Open the endgate.
  4. Fig 1: Endgate Support Cable
    GM1486510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the cable from the body cable bolt.
  6. Fig 2: Endgate Shouldered Latch Bolt
    GM1428021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower endgate shouldered latch bolt (1) from the latch assembly (3).
  8. Remove the endgate cable (2) from the latch.