Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the midgate assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Midgate Replacement .
- Remove the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Panel Replacement - Inner .
- Remove the midgate regulator assembly. Refer to Window Regulator Replacement - Midgate .
- Mark the position of the midgate hinges (2) using a grease pencil.
- Mark the position of the midgate hinge reinforcements (1) using a grease pencil.
- Remove the nuts retaining the midgate hinges to the midgate.
- Remove the hinge assembly (2) from the midgate.