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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. Fig 1: Pulling Liftgate Wiring Harness Passthrough Boot Away From Liftgate
    G01719032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pull the liftgate wiring harness passthrough boot away from the liftgate.
  5. Disconnect the liftgate wiring harness inline connector.
  6. Disconnect the rear washer fluid supply line.
  7. Fig 2: Disconnecting Rear Windshield Defogger Connectors
    G01719031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the rear windshield defogger connectors (2).
  9. Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors From Liftgate Module
    G01719057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3) from the liftgate module.
  11. Disconnect the license plate lamp connector (1).
  12. Fig 4: Disconnecting Liftgate Window Latch Connector
    G01719059Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the liftgate window latch connector (2).
  14. Disconnect the rear windshield wiper motor connector (1).
  15. Fig 5: Disconnecting 2 Liftgate Power Lock Assembly Connectors
    G01719060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the 2 liftgate power lock assembly connectors (1,3).
    Fig 6: Releasing Wiring Harness Retainers
    G01719061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Note the routing of the litigate wiring harness prior to removal.

  17. Use the J 36796  in order to release the wiring harness retainers.
  18. Remove the wiring harness from the liftgate.