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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 524 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLATCH REPLACEMENT - ENDGATEINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Installation 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.

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.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the endgate latch bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the endgate latch bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the endgate latch rod to the bellcrank. Refer to Bellcrank Replacement - Endgate .

Fig 1: Locating Endgate Latch Rod
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Endgate .
Install the endgate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Endgate .
Close the endgate.
Close the liftgate.

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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.