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.
- Swing open the endgate.
- Remove the endgate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Endgate (Envoy XUV) .
- Remove the inner panel reinforcement. Refer to Reinforcement Inner Panel Replacement - Endgate .
- Remove the endgate lock cylinder. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replacement - Endgate .
- Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the swing function handle.
- Remove the license plate pocket wiring harness retainers from the endgate.
- Disconnect the main license plate pocket electrical connector (1).
- Remove the nuts retaining the license plate pocket to the endgate.
- Remove the license plate pocket from the endgate.