Removal Procedure
- Open and support the endgate.NOTE: Refer to LIFTGATE ASSIST ROD NOTICE in GM VEHICLES CAUTIONS & NOTICES article.
- Lift up the retainer clips on the endgate struts using a small flat-bladed tool.
- Remove the upper end of the endgate struts from the ball joint.
- Remove the lower end of the endgate struts from the ball joint.
- Remove the endgate struts from the endgate.