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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the liftgate garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE  .
  2. Remove the wiring harness and the conduit assembly for the power lock actuator and the wiper washer motor.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Lift Gate Power Lock Actuator & Wiper/Washer Motor Wiring Harness & Conduit Assembly
    G02507101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the hinge nuts (3) while an assistant holds the liftgate in place in order to remove the strut clips (4) and the struts from the lower stud (2).
    4. Fig 2: Exploded View Of Lift Gate Strut Assemblies
    G02507102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the hinge nuts (5).
  5. With an assistant, remove the liftgate (1) from the vehicle.
    6. Fig 3: Removing & Installing Lift Gate Assembly
    G02507103Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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