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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 447 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLATCH REPLACEMENT - END GATEINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not engage the child safety switch on the endgate latch. If the endgate is closed with the child safety switch engaged, the endgate will not open unless you remove the endgate trim panel. Removal will damage the endgate trim panel.

Align the endgate latch to the end gate.
Connect the electrical connectors to the endgate latch.
Connect the endgate latch rod to the endgate latch.
Slide the endgate latch into the end gate.
Install the endgate latch bolts.
Tighten the endgate latch bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the endgate latch rod to the bellcrank. Refer to BELLCRANK REPLACEMENT - END GATE .
Install the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - END GATE .
Install the endgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - END GATE .
Close the endgate.
Close the liftgate.

Fig 1: Installing Procedure Of Lath Replacement - End Gate
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.