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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 807 (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND RELEASE SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLIFTGATE LOCK PLATE AND ROD REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION 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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