Liftgate Latch Control Assembly; Right-Hand Latch; Tail Gate - Chevrolet 10 1971 Series Chassis Service Manual

3. Remove the cotter pin retaining the handle to the
control assembly*
4. Remove the screws retaining 'the handle to the lift-
gate and remove the handle and gaskets.
5. Reverse Steps 1-4 to install the lock and handle
assembly.

LIFTGATE LATCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the liftgate lock and handle assembly.
2. Remove the screws which retain the control assem­
bly to the liftgate.
3. Remove the control assembly by disconnecting the
latch rod clips and latch rods from the control
assembly.
4. Reverse Steps 1-3 to
assembly.
RIGHT-HAND LATCH A N D /O R ROD
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the control assembly access hole cover.
2. Disconnect the latch rod from the control assembly.
3. Remove the screws which retain the latch to the
liftgate and pull the latch and latch rod out as an
assembly.
4. Reverse Steps 1-3 to install the right-hand rod and
latch.
LEFT-HAND LATCH A N D /O R ROD
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the control assembly access hole cover.
2. Remove the handle assembly.
3. Remove the screws which retain the control assem-
install the latch control
Fig. 70— Passenger's Bucket Seat Mounting Provisions
bly to the liftgate, allowing the control assembly to
drop down for easier access to the upper latch rod
retaining clip.
4. Disconnect the latch rod retaining clip.
5. Remove the screws which retain the latch to the lift­
gate and pull the latch out as an assembly.
6. Reverse Steps 1-3 to install the left-hand rod and
latch.

TAIL GATE

The tail gate on the basic Blazer is identical to that
used on the conventional Fleetside pick-up truck models.
Refer to the Section on Conventional Models.
When the vehicle is equipped with the optional hard top,
the tail gate is sealed in the body opening with weather-
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