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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 806 (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND RELEASE SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLIFTGATE LOCK PLATE AND ROD REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Crank & Clamshell-Style Clip
    GM929662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the liftgate latch.
  4. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the crank's clamshell-style clip.
  5. Remove the crank bolts.
  6. Remove the crank by sliding the latch to crank rod out of the crank.
  7. Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to Liftgate Lock Cylinder Replacement .
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Latch
    GM928884Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the latch bolts.
  9. Remove the latch from the liftgate.
    10. Fig 3: Locating Lock Rods
    GM928891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the latch to crank rod and lock cylinder rod from the latch.
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