Removal Procedure
- Remove the handle from the handle assembly. Refer to HANDLE REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR INSIDE .
Remove the endgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - END GATE .
- Remove the endgate bellcrank rod from the endgate inside handle assembly.
- Remove the screws that retain the endgate cover to the endgate.
- Remove the endgate cover from the endgate.
- Release the endgate latch rods from the latch rod clips.
- Drill out the rivets that secure the handle assembly to the endgate.
- Remove the handle from the endgate cover.