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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the liftgate window. Refer to Window Replacement - Liftgate .
  2. Remove the liftgate struts. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - Lift Gate Window .
  3. Disconnect the liftgate to body wiring harness connector. Refer to WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT - Lift Gate .
    4. Fig 1: Removing Liftgate Hinge Pivot Retainers
    GM1344407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the liftgate hinge pivot retainers (1) from the liftgate hinge pivots.
  5. With the aid of an assistant, remove the liftgate from the body side hinge by sliding the liftgate to the left disengaging the hinge pivots from the bushings.
  6. Place the liftgate on a clean, protected surface.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Liftgate Hinge Bushings
    GM1344405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the liftgate hinge bushings (1) from the liftgate hinges.
  8. Remove the lift hinge pivots (2) from the liftgate hinges.
    9. Fig 3: Removing Hinge Pivots From Body Side Hinges
    GM1344406Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the hinge pivots (1) from the body side hinges.
  10. Remove the hinge bushings (2) from the body side hinges.
    11. Fig 4: Removing Nuts Retaining Body Side Hinges
    GM1344402Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the nuts retaining the body side hinges (1) to the body.
  12. Remove the body side hinges from the body.
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