Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lower the midgate window.
- Remove the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Inner Panel Replacement .
- Open the midgate. If the latches will not operate using the midgate latch release switch, then release the midgate latches manually. Refer to Opening the Midgate Without Electrical Power .
- Remove the midgate window. Refer to Midgate Window Replacement .
- Remove the midgate window run channel(s). Refer to Midgate Window Channel Replacement .
- Remove the screws retaining the latch assembly to the midgate structure.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the midgate latch.
- Remove the latch from the midgate structure.