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Installation Procedure

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  1. Align the endgate hinge to the body rear end panel.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the endgate nuts to the endgate hinge.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the endgate nuts to 33 N.m (28 lb ft).

  3. Align the endgate to the endgate hinges, with an assistant.
    Fig 1: Aligning Endgate Hinges
    G01722814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the endgate hinge to endgate bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the endgate bolts to 33 N.m (28 lb ft).

  5. Connect the electrical harness to the endgate.
  6. Close the endgate.
  7. Close the liftgate.
    Fig 2: Installing Bolts To Endgate Hinges
    G01722815Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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