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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Crank
    GM929662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Open the lift gate.
  2. Remove the lift gate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate  .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the lift gate latch.
  4. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the crank's clamshell-style clip.
  5. Remove the crank bolts.
  6. Remove the crank by sliding the latch to crank rod out of the crank.
  7. Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replacement - Liftgate  .
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Latch
    GM928884Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the latch bolts.
  9. Remove the latch from the lift gate.
    10. Fig 3: Locating Lock Rods
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  10. Remove the latch to crank rod and lock cylinder rod from the latch.
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