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Installation Procedure

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  1. Align the endgate hinge to the body rear end panel.
  2. Install the endgate nuts to the endgate hinge.

    Tighten the endgate nuts to 33 N.m (28 lb ft).

  3. Align the endgate to the endgate hinges, with an assistant.
    Fig 1: Installing Procedure Hinge Replacement - End Gate (1 Of 2)
    G01518437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the endgate hinge to endgate bolts.

    Tighten the endgate bolts to 33 N.m (28 lb ft).

  5. Connect the electrical harness to the endgate.
  6. Close the endgate.
  7. Close the liftgate.
    Fig 2: Installing Procedure Hinge Replacement - End Gate (2 Of 2)
    G01518438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.