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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 (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada) 
  3. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the bellcrank.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Bellcrank Rod From Latch/Lock Assembly
    G01719009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the bellcrank rod from the latch/lock assembly.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Screws Retaining Bellcrank To Latch/Lock
    G01719010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the screws that retain the bellcrank to the latch/lock.
  6. Remove the bellcrank from the latch/lock.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the latch assembly.
  8. Disconnect the lock cylinder bellcrank rod (1) from the latch assembly.
    9. Fig 3: Removing Screws Retaining Latch/Lock Assembly To Liftgate
    G01719011Courtesy 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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