Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR WINDOW in Interior Trim.
- Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE .
- Pull the liftgate wiring harness pass through boot away from the liftgate.
- Disconnect the liftgate wiring harness inline connector.
- Disconnect the rear washer fluid supply line.
- Disconnect the rear windshield defogger connectors (2).
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (3) from the liftgate module.
- Disconnect the license plate lamp connector (1).
- Disconnect the liftgate window latch connector (2).
- Disconnect the rear windshield wiper motor connector (1).
- Disconnect the 2 liftgate power lock assembly connectors (1,3).
IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the liftgate wiring harness prior to removal.
- Use the J 36796 in order to release the wiring harness retainers.
- Remove the wiring harness from the liftgate.