Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the lift gate applique. Refer to LIFT GATE APPLIQUE REPLACEMENT .
Remove the lift gate handle. Refer to HANDLE REPLACEMENT -- END GATE .
Remove the lift gate lower molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE LOWER .
Remove the screws from the lift gate upper molding.

Fig 1: Removing Screws From Lift Gate Upper Molding
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Remove the lift gate upper molding from the lift gate.

Fig 2: Removing Lift Gate Upper Molding
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