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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the endgate.
  2. Remove the endgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - END GATE  .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the liftgate latches.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors From Liftgate Latches
    G01518385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolts from the liftgate latches.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts From Liftgate Latches
    G01518386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the liftgate latches from the endgate.
    Fig 3: Removing Liftgate Latches From Endgate
    G01518387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.