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Tahoe / Yukon Service Manual

Back Body Opening Side Molding Replacement (Manual Liftgate)

Back Body Opening Side Molding Replacement (Manual Liftgate)

  1. Open and support the liftgate.
Back Body Opening Side Molding Replacement (Manual Liftgate) — figure 1
Back Body Opening Side Molding Replacement (Manual Liftgate) — figure 1
  1. Using the appropriate tool, release the tabs on the back body opening side center gutter (1) and remove.
Back Body Opening Side Molding Replacement (Manual Liftgate) — figure 2
Back Body Opening Side Molding Replacement (Manual Liftgate) — figure 2
  1. Remove the bottom metal clip (1) at the end of the liftgate strut (2).
  2. Liftgate Strut (2) » Reposition
Back Body Opening Side Molding Replacement (Manual Liftgate) — figure 3
Back Body Opening Side Molding Replacement (Manual Liftgate) — figure 3
  1. Back Body Opening Side Molding Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Release the 4 back body opening side gutter retainers and remove the back body opening side gutter (2).
Back Body Opening Side Molding Replacement (Manual Liftgate) — figure 4
Back Body Opening Side Molding Replacement (Manual Liftgate) — figure 4

  1. Back Body Opening Side Molding Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]

  2. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  3. Back Body Opening Side Molding (2) » Remove Installation Procedure

  4. Back Body Opening Side Molding (2) » Install

  1. Back Body Opening Side Molding Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  1. Back Body Opening Side Gutter (2) » Install

  2. Back Body Opening Side Molding Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  3. Liftgate Strut (2) » Install

  4. Install the bottom metal clip (1) at the end of the liftgate strut (2).

  1. Back Body Opening Side Center Gutter (1) » Install
  2. Close the liftgate.