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 tail lamp. Refer to TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY AND/OR BACKUP, SIDEMARKER, STOP, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT (PICKUP) or TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY AND/OR BACKUP, SIDEMARKER, STOP, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT (UTILITY) in Lighting Systems.
- Perform the following steps in order to remove the pickup box endgate cable from the striker bolt:
- Open the endgate.
- Safely support the endgate.
- Disconnect the slotted hole at the end of the cable from the endgate striker bolt.
- Remove the nuts and bolts that retain the pickup box endgate striker to the vehicle.
- Remove the pickup box endgate striker from the vehicle.