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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the endgate torque rod. Refer to TORQUE ROD REPLACEMENT - END GATE .
  2. Remove the endgate opening sill trim plate in order to access the wiring harness connectors. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - END GATE in INTERIOR TRIM article.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors, as needed.
    Fig 1: Locating Endgate Electrical Connectors & Window Washer Fluid Hose
    G01841830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the endgate window washer fluid hose.
  5. Safely support the endgate in the open position in order to remove the grommet from the endgate.
  6. Remove the endgate struts. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - END GATE  and SUPPORT CABLE REPLACEMENT - END GATE (UTILITY)  or SUPPORT CABLE REPLACEMENT - END GATE (PICKUP) .
  7. Remove the endgate spare tire reinforcement (if equipped).
    Fig 2: Locating Endgate Spare Tire Reinforcement
    G01841831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the hinge pin retainers.

    Discard the hinge pin retainers.

    Fig 3: Locating Endgate Hinge Pins & Pin Retainers
    G01841832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the hinge pins from the right hinge.
  10. Remove the hinge pins from the left hinge.
  11. With an assistant, remove the endgate from the vehicle.
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