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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 806 (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND RELEASE SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLIFTGATE LOCK PLATE AND ROD REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Locating Lock Rods
    GM928891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the latch to crank rod and lock cylinder rod to latch.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Latch
    GM928884Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the latch to the liftgate.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the bolts to the liftgate latch.

    Tighten:  Tighten the liftgate latch bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

  4. Install liftgate lock cylinder. Refer to Liftgate Lock Cylinder Replacement .
    5. Fig 3: Crank & Clamshell-Style Clip
    GM929662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the crank by sliding the latch to crank rod into the crank.
  6. Install the crank bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the crank bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

    7. IMPORTANT: Check for proper adjustment of outside handle rod. There should be no tension on the pivot or liftgate latch.
  7. Adjust the outside handle rod to freely enter the clamshell-style retainer clip in the crank and snap into place.
  8. Check the function of the latch by doing the following:
    • Reset the liftgate latch by inserting a screwdriver into the mouth of the latch.
    • Pull outside handle.
    • If outside handle does not actuate the latch, adjust the outside handle rod's position inside the clamshell-style retainer clip.
  9. Connect the electrical connector, if equipped, to the liftgate latch.
  10. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Close the liftgate.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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