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Installation Procedure

  1. With an assistant, safely support the endgate in the open position in order to install the endgate to the vehicle.
  2. Install the hinge pins to the right hinges.
  3. Install the hinge pins to the left hinges.
  4. Install the new hinge pin retainers.
    Fig 1: Locating Endgate Hinge Pins & Pin Retainers
    G01841833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the endgate supports. Refer to SUPPORT CABLE REPLACEMENT - END GATE (UTILITY)  or SUPPORT CABLE REPLACEMENT - END GATE (PICKUP) .
  6. Install the endgate struts. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - END GATE .
  7. Install the grommet to the endgate.
  8. Connect the endgate window washer fluid hose.
  9. Connect the electrical connectors, as needed.
  10. Install the endgate opening sill plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - END GATE in INTERIOR TRIM article.
  11. Install the endgate torque rod. Refer to TORQUE ROD REPLACEMENT - END GATE .
    Fig 2: Locating Endgate Electrical Connectors & Window Washer Fluid Hose
    G01841834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the endgate mounted spare tire reinforcement (if equipped).
    Fig 3: Locating Endgate Spare Tire Reinforcement
    G01841835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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