Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate .
- Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Liftgate .
- Remove the rear speakers from the liftgate. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Rear in Entertainment.
- Remove the high mounted stop lamp. Refer to High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the license plate lamps. Refer to License Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Lower the rear of the headliner to access the body harness to the liftgate harness electrical connector. Refer to Headliner Replacement .
- Disconnect the liftgate latch electrical connectors.
- Remove the rear washer hose. Refer to Washer Nozzle Replacement - Rear in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Remove the rear corner upper garnish moldings. Refer to Finish Panel Replacement - Upper Rear Trim in Interior Trim.
- Disconnect liftgate wiring harness connectors (2) from the rear body wiring harness (3).
- Disconnect the following electrical connectors and harness clips from the liftgate panel.
- Harness retainer (1)
- Wiper motor connector (2)
- Harness retainer (3)
- Harness clip (4)
- Harness clips (5)
- License plate lamp sockets (6)
- Pink tape used for visual aid (7)
- Harness clip (8)
- Liftgate latch electrical connectors (9)
- Green tape used for visual aid (10)
- Harness clips (11)
- Wiper motor harness clip to liftgate (12)
- Speaker electrical connector (13)
- Harness clip (15)
- Remove the electrical harness from the liftgate.