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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 289 (SECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEM)LIFTGATE OUTER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Liftgate Outer Handle Removal/Installation

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Liftgate Outer Handle Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the liftgate side trim. (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Liftgate Outer Handle Nut With Torque Specifications
    G00974251Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Detach the cable.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Locating Liftgate Outer Handle Latch Cable
    G00974252Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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