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Removal Procedure

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  1. Insert a flat-bladed tool at the handle end of the short end cover. Spread the cover end and pull down to disengage the cover.
    2. Fig 1: Rear Assist Handle
    GM778366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Slide the short cover onto the handle to expose the retaining screw.
  3. For the lamp end cover:
    • Slide a flat-bladed tool between the lamp lens and the cover, near the handle end. Press out and down and remove the lens.
    • Using your fingers, spread the cover apart and pull down
    • Slide the lamp cover down the handle to expose the retaining screw
    4. Fig 2: Lamp End Cover
    GM1221727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the screws under both end covers.
  5. Remove the plastic housings that the screws secured.
    6. Fig 3: Assist Handle Screws & Plastic Housings Using Screwdriver
    GM836931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the handle from the headliner.
  7. Lower the headliner as required to access the backplate. Refer to Headliner Replacement  .
  8. Disconnect the headliner harness electrical connector (1) from the lamp/switch assembly.
  9. Remove the backplate (3) from the headliner.
    10. Fig 4: Headliner Harness Electrical Connector, Lamp/Switch Assembly & Headliner
    GM1230654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: On early production vehicles the lamp switch was glued onto the backplate. In this case the assembly cannot be removed from the backplate.
  10. Remove the lamp/switch assembly from the backplate.
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