Removal Procedure
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- Lower the end gate.
- Remove the rear compartment cover assembly(s).
- Remove the cargo box bridge center panel. Refer to PANEL REPLACEMENT - CARGO BOX BRIDGE CENTER (AVALANCHE) or PANEL REPLACEMENT - CARGO BOX BRIDGE CENTER (ESCALADE EXT) .
- Remove the rear side drain duct deflector. Refer to DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE REAR DRAIN .
- Remove the cargo box bridge side inner panel. Refer to PANEL REPLACEMENT - CARGO BOX BRIDGE SIDE INNER (AVALANCHE/EXT) .
- Remove the cargo box bridge side outer panel. Refer to PANEL REPLACEMENT - CARGO BOX BRIDGE SIDE OUTER (AVALANCHE) .
- Using a flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the valve loose.