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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE (AZTEK)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE (RENDEZVOUS)  .
  3. Remove the bolts from the liftgate strikers.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts From Liftgate Strikers
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  4. Remove the liftgate strikers from the liftgate.
    Fig 2: Removing Liftgate Strikers From Liftgate
    G01518480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.