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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR WINDOW in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE  .
  3. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the bellcrank.
    4. Fig 1: Outside Handle Rod From Bellcrank
    G01642165Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the bellcrank rod from the latch/lock assembly.
  5. Remove the screws that retain the bellcrank to the latch/lock.
  6. Remove the bellcrank from the latch/lock.
    7. Fig 2: Screws Retaining Bellcrank To Latch/Lock
    G01642166Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the latch assembly.
  8. Disconnect the lock cylinder bellcrank rod (1) from the latch assembly.
    9. Fig 3: Lock Cylinder Bellcrank Rod From Latch Assembly
    G01642167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the screws that retain the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate.
  10. Remove the latch/lock assembly from the liftgate.
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