Endgate Linkage Replacement (Pickup Box)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Pickup Box Endgate Linkage

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Preliminary Procedures Remove the Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Replacement (Pickup) or Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Replacement (Utility) . Remove the endgate latch. Refer to Endgate Latch Replacement .
1	Pickup Box Endgate Linkage Tip: Release the rod from the pickup box endgate handle and pull the rod through the endgate latch opening.

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Preliminary Procedures

Remove the Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Replacement (Pickup) or Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Replacement (Utility) .
Remove the endgate latch. Refer to Endgate Latch Replacement .

Pickup Box Endgate Linkage
Tip: Release the rod from the pickup box endgate handle and pull the rod through the endgate latch opening.