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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 524 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLATCH REPLACEMENT - LIFTGATE (AZTEK)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the endgate.
  2. Remove the endgate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Endgate .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the liftgate latches.
    Fig 1: Locating Liftgate Latch Electrical Connectors (Aztek)
    GM621901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolts from the liftgate latches.
    Fig 2: View Of Liftgate Latch Bolts (Aztek)
    GM621876Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the liftgate latches from the endgate.
    Fig 3: Identifying Liftgate Latches (Aztek)
    GM621877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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