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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the endgate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Endgate .
  2. Remove the endgate water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Endgate .
  3. Remove the endgate handle. Refer to Handle Replacement - Endgate .
  4. Remove the endgate bellcrank. Refer to Bellcrank Replacement - Endgate .
  5. Remove the endgate latches. Refer to Latch Replacement - Endgate .
  6. Remove the liftgate latches. Refer to Latch Replacement - Liftgate (Aztek) .
  7. Remove the endgate lock cylinder. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replacement - Endgate .
  8. Remove the endgate weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Endgate .
  9. Remove the endgate hinge bolts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Endgate Hinge Bolts
    GM743282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the endgate from the vehicle, with an assistant.
    Fig 2: View Of Endgate
    GM743283Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the endgate wiring harness.
  12. Remove the endgate rear panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rear Panel .