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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012COLORADO 2WD L4-2.9LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMETAILGATETAILGATE RELEASE HANDLESERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD L4-2.9L
Tailgate Release Handle: Service and Repair
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD L4-2.9LSECTION Service and Repair
Endgate Handle Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the endgate cover. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Cover Replacement .
2. Disconnect the clips (1) retaining the endgate latch rods (2) to the endgate handle.
3. Remove the endgate latch rods (2) from the retaining clips (1).
4. Remove the bolts retaining the endgate handle to the endgate.
5. Remove the endgate handle from the endgate.
6. Remove the lock cylinder from the endgate handle if equipped. Refer to Endgate Lock Cylinder Replacement Endgate Lock Cylinder Replacement.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the lock cylinder to the endgate handle if equipped. Refer to Endgate Lock Cylinder Replacement Endgate Lock Cylinder Replacement.
2. Install the endgate handle to the endgate.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
3. Install the bolts retaining the endgate handle to the endgate.
Tighten the endgate handle bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
4. Install the endgate latch rods (2) to the retaining clips (1) on the endgate handle.
5. Connect the clips (1) retaining the endgate latch rods (2) to the handle.
6. Install the endgate cover. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Cover Replacement .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.