Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the handle from the handle assembly. Refer to HANDLE REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR INSIDE .
Remove the endgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - END GATE .
- Remove the endgate bellcrank rod from the endgate inside handle assembly.
- Remove the screws that retain the endgate cover to the endgate.
- Remove the endgate cover from the endgate.
- Release the endgate latch rods from the latch rod clips.
- Drill out the rivets that secure the handle assembly to the endgate.
- Remove the handle from the endgate cover.