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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 497 (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND RELEASE SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENDGATE HANDLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Canyon and 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Latch Rods & Retaining Clips
    GM1245380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the endgate cover. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Cover Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the clips (1) retaining the endgate latch rods (2) to the endgate handle.
  3. Remove the endgate latch rods (2) from the retaining clips (1).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Endgate Handle
    GM1245383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolts retaining the endgate handle to the endgate.
  5. Remove the endgate handle from the endgate.
  6. Remove the lock cylinder from the endgate handle if equipped. Refer to Endgate Lock Cylinder Replacement .
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