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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. Pull the liftgate wiring harness pass through boot away from the liftgate.
  4. Disconnect the liftgate wiring harness inline connector.
  5. Disconnect the rear washer fluid supply line.
  6. Fig 1: Rear Washer Fluid Supply Line
    G01642215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the rear windshield defogger connectors (2).
  8. Fig 2: Rear Windshield Defogger Connectors
    G01642216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3) from the liftgate module.
  10. Disconnect the license plate lamp connector (1).
  11. Fig 3: Electrical Connectors From Liftgate Module
    G01642217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the liftgate window latch connector (2).
  13. Disconnect the rear windshield wiper motor connector (1).
  14. Fig 4: Liftgate Window Latch Connector
    G01642218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the 2 liftgate power lock assembly connectors (1,3).
    Fig 5: Liftgate Power Lock Assembly Connectors
    G01642219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the liftgate wiring harness prior to removal.
  16. Use the J 36796 in order to release the wiring harness retainers.
  17. Remove the wiring harness from the liftgate.
  18. Fig 6: Wiring Harness From Liftgate
    G01642220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.