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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 799 (EXTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLIFTGATE CENTER APPLIQUE REPLACEMENT
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Liftgate Center Applique Replacement

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Liftgate Center Applique Replacement
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Fig 1: Lift Gate Center Applique
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Liftgate Center Applique Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the liftgate interior trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the 2 license plate lamp bulb sockets by turning a quarter turn counterclockwise.
1 Liftgate Center Applique Bolts (Qty: 4)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  2 N.m (18 lb in)
2 Liftgate Center Applique Nuts (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  2 N.m (18 lb in)
3 Liftgate Center Applique Assembly
Tip:  Pull the applique rearward and remove the license plate lamp lens.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • 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.