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 liftgate latch retaining bolts.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the liftgate latch.
- Using a small flat-bladed tool remove the lock cylinder rod from the liftgate latch.
- Release the latch cable retainer and remove latch cable from liftgate latch.
- Remove the liftgate latch from the liftgate.