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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the bolts that retain the endgate torque rod bracket to the vehicle body.

    With the endgate in the closed position, the bolts are accessible underneath the vehicle between the bumper and the vehicle body.

    Fig 1: Locating Endgate Torque Rod Bracket-To-Vehicle Body Retaining Bolts
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  2. Open the endgate.
  3. Remove the bolts that retain the endgate torque rod insulator to the endgate.
    Fig 2: Locating Endgate Torque Rod Insulator-To-Endgate Retaining Bolts
    G01841841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the endgate torque rod.
  5. Remove the endgate bracket.
  6. Remove the insulator from the vehicle.