Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE .
- Remove the license plate lamp sockets by turning the sockets counterclockwise.
- Remove the liftgate handle nuts from the studs inside the liftgate.
- Remove the bolts from the liftgate handle.
- Remove the liftgate latch cable from the handle.
- Remove the liftgate handle from the liftgate.