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.

Open the endgate.
Remove the endgate torque rod bolt from the torque rod bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Endgate Torque Rod Bolt From Torque Rod Bracket
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Remove the bolts from the endgate torque rod to the endgate.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts From Endgate Torque Rod To Endgate
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Remove the endgate torque rod from the endgate.

Fig 3: Removing Endgate Torque Rod From Endgate
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Remove the bolts from the endgate torque rod bracket to the rear body panel.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts From Endgate Torque Rod Bracket To Rear Body Panel
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Remove the torque rod bracket from the rear body panel.

Fig 5: Removing Torque Rod Bracket From Rear Body Panel
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Remove the torque rod insulator from the endgate using a small flat-bladed tool.

Fig 6: Removing Torque Rod Insulator From Endgate Using A Small Flat-Bladed Tool
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