Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open and support the endgate.
- Remove the endgate cover. Refer to Endgate Cover Replacement .
- Disconnect the clips (1) retaining the latch rods (2) to the handle.
- Remove the latch rods (2) from the retaining clips (1).
- Remove the support cable (1) from the endgate striker bolt by sliding the cable forward and off the striker bolt head.
- Remove the bolts retaining the latch/support cable assembly to the endgate.
- Remove the latch assembly from the endgate.