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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 Canyon Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Endgate Latch and Cable Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1245380 Size: SH
  1. Open and support the endgate.
  2. Remove the endgate cover. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Cover Replacement.
  3. Disconnect the clips (1) retaining the latch rods (2) to the handle.
  4. Remove the latch rods (2) from the retaining clips (1).

    5. Object Number: 1245392 Size: SH
  5. Remove the support cable (1) from the endgate striker bolt by sliding the cable forward and off the striker bolt head.

    6. Object Number: 1245387 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts retaining the latch/support cable assembly to the endgate.
  7. Remove the latch assembly from the endgate.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1245387 Size: SH
  1. Install the latch/support cable assembly to the endgate, ensuring the latch rod is oriented correct to the endgate handle.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the bolts retaining the latch assembly to the endgate.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the latch/support cable assembly bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1245392 Size: SH
  3. Install the support cable (1) onto the bolt head of the endgate striker bolt.

    4. Object Number: 1245380 Size: SH
  4. Install the latch rods (2) into the retaining clips (1).
  5. Connect the clips (1) retaining the latch rods (2) to the endgate handle.
  6. Install the endgate cover. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Cover Replacement.
  7. Close the endgate.