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.
- Safely support the endgate in the open position.
- Remove the endgate bedliner. Refer to PICKUP BOX BEDLINER REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the endgate handle. Refer to HANDLE REPLACEMENT - END GATE (UTILITY) or HANDLE REPLACEMENT - END GATE (PICKUP) .
- Disconnect the endgate support cable from the striker bolt through the keyhole slot.
- Remove the bolts retaining the endgate latch/support cable assembly to the endgate.
- Remove the latch assembly from the endgate.
- Remove the latch rod from the slot in the latch assembly.