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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 923 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPICKUP BOX ENDGATE LATCH ROD REPLACEMENT (PICKUP)INSTALLATION 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
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    Fig 1: Linkage Rod & Latch Assembly
    GM352941Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the linkage rod to the endgate handle assembly.
    2. Fig 2: Handle Linkage Rods
    GM347054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Engage the linkage rod (1) to the latch assembly.
  3. Install the endgate latch assembly. Refer to Endgate Latch Replacement (Pickup) .
  4. Raise the endgate.
    5. Fig 3: Endgate Handle Bezel
    GM366585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the endgate handle bezel.
    6. Fig 4: Endgate Handle & Bolts
    GM366584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    Tighten the endgate handle bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the handle bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

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