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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 551 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFTGATE (AZTEK)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel sides by pulling the left and right sides from the liftgate frame.
    Fig 1: View Of Lower Liftgate Trim Panel (Aztek)
    GM624452Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel from the pinch-weld flange by pulling up from the pinch-weld flange.
  4. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel from the vehicle.
  5. Remove the upper liftgate trim panel sides by pulling the left and right sides from the liftgate frame.
    Fig 2: Identifying Upper Liftgate Trim Panel (Aztek)
    GM624443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the upper liftgate trim panel from the pinch-weld flange by pulling up from the pinch-weld flange.
  7. Remove the upper liftgate trim panel from the vehicle.
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