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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Aztek and 2002 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the lift gate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lift Gate (Aztek)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Lift Gate (Rendezvous) .
  2. Remove the wing nuts from the studs on the lift gate applique.
  3. Remove the lift gate applique nuts.
  4. Partially remove the lift gate applique to access the electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the lift gate applique electrical connector.
  6. Remove the lift gate applique.
    Fig 1: Removing Lift Gate Applique
    G01722784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the license plate lamp sockets from the lift gate applique.
  8. Remove the lift gate applique lamp sockets from the lift gate applique.
  9. Remove the backup lamp sockets and harness from the lift gate applique.
    Fig 2: Removing Liftgate Applique Lamp Sockets
    G01722785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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