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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1546 (EXTERIOR TRIM SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLIFTGATE CENTER APPLIQUE REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Liftgate Center Applique Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Liftgate Center Applique Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Liftgate Center Applique
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Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the interior liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector for the license plate lamps.
  3. Disengage the electrical harness grommet from the outer liftgate panel.
1 Rear Liftgate Upper Applique Nut (Qty: 6)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  4 N.m (35 lb in)
2 Electrical Harness Grommet
3 Retainer (Qty: 3)
Tip:  Carefully release the upper retainers, replace as needed.
4 Rear Liftgate Applique Panel
Procedure: 
Transfer parts as needed to the new applique panel.
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.