Endgate Trim Panel Replacement (SUT)

Fig 1: Endgate Trim Panel Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Open the spare tire carrier. Open the endgate at a 45 degree angle. Release both cables from the body side strikers. Lift the endgate from the lower body side hinges. Place the endgate on a clean, dry, protected surface with the trim panel side down.
1	Endgate Trim Handle Bezel Tip: Pull at the upper and lower corners in order to release the bezel from the endgate.
2	Endgate Cap Tip: Endgate cap is secured with double-sided adhesive tape.
3	Endgate Latch Handle Bolt (Qty: 3) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in)
4	Endgate Latch Handle Tip: Release the endgate latch handle clips from the latch handle rods.
5	Endgate Latch Bolt (Qty: 2) Tighten: 25 N.m (19 lb ft)
6	Endgate Latch Bolt (Qty: 2) Tip: The two lower latch bolts are shouldered for the endgate support cables. Tighten: 25 N.m (19 lb ft)
7	Endgate Support Cable (Qty: 2)
8	Endgate Latch (Qty: 2) Tip: Disengage the latch rod clips from the endgate latch.
9	Endgate Trunnion Bolt (Qty: 4) Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
10	Endgate Trunnion (Qty: 2)
11	Endgate Trim Panel Tip: The trim panel is secured by multiple pieces of double-sided adhesive tape to the endgate structure.