GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2005 🢒 Envoy XUV 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Midgate Inner Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear floor trim panel. Refer to Rear Floor Trim Panel Trim Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Disconnect the midgate electrical connector.
  3. Remove the midgate handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1236616 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screw retaining the midgate inner panel to the midgate.
  5. Release the clips retaining the midgate inner panel to the midgate structure.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the midgate latch release switch.
  7. Remove the midgate harness grommet (2) from the midgate inner panel.
  8. Remove the midgate latch release from the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Latch Switch Replacement .
  9. Remove the midgate inner panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1236616 Size: SH
  1. Install the midgate inner panel to the vehicle.
  2. Install the midgate latch release switch to the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Latch Switch Replacement .
  3. Install the midgate harness grommet (2) to the midgate inner panel.
  4. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the midgate latch release switch.
  5. Align the midgate inner panel to the midgate structure.
  6. Install the midgate inner panel to the midgate structure by pressing on the inner panel until the retaining clips are fully seated in the midgate structure.

    7. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  7. Install the screw retaining the midgate inner panel to the midgate.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the inner panel screw to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  8. Install the midgate handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  9. Connect the midgate electrical connector.
  10. Install the rear floor trim panel. Refer to Rear Floor Trim Panel Trim Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.