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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the bolts that retain the endgate torque rod bracket to the vehicle body.

    With the endgate in the closed position, the bolts are accessible underneath the vehicle between the bumper and the vehicle body.

  2. Open the endgate.
    Fig 1: Endgate Torque Rod Bracket
    G01478232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the bolts that retain the endgate torque rod insulator to the endgate.
  4. Remove the endgate torque rod.
  5. Remove the endgate bracket.
  6. Remove the insulator from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Insulator From Vehicle
    G01478233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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