Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear wiper arm. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT - REAR .
- Remove the rear washer nozzle. Refer to WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT - REAR .
- Open and support the liftgate.
- Remove the liftgate pull strap. Refer to Pullstrap Replacement - Lift Gate .
- Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lift Gate .
- Remove the liftgate wiring harness. Refer to Wiring Harness Replacement - Lift Gate .
- Remove the rear speakers from the liftgate. Refer to SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - REAR .
- Remove the wiper motor. Refer to WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - REAR .
- Place protective coverings over adjacent body panels.
- With a grease pencil mark the location of the liftgate hinge to the liftgate.
- Remove the struts from the liftgate. Refer to Strut Replacement - Lift Gate .
- With an assistant, remove the bolts from the liftgate hinge.
- With an assistant, remove the liftgate from the vehicle.