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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2008 🢒 H2 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Endgate Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Swing the spare tire carrier to the full outward position.

    2. Object Number: 1412524 Size: SH
  2. Remove the trim panel bezel from the endgate.
  3. Open the endgate.

    4. Object Number: 1428164 Size: SH
  4. Release the 2 lock rod retaining clips (4, 5) from the lock rods (1, 3).
  5. Release the lock rods from the handle assembly.

    6. Object Number: 1412522 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 3 screws from the handle.
  7. Rotate the handle downward.
  8. Remove the handle from the endgate.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1412522 Size: SH
  1. Position the handle to the endgate.
  2. Loosely install the fasteners.

    3. Object Number: 1428164 Size: SH
  3. Connect the lock rods (1, 3) to the handle assembly (2).

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Connect the lock rod clips (4, 5).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the endgate handle bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1412524 Size: SH
  5. Secure the trim panel bezel to the endgate. Lift the handle slightly to assist in bezel installation.
  6. Secure the bezel clips.
  7. Close the endgate.
  8. Latch and secure the spare tire carrier.