Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Route the upper wiring harness and boot (2) to the rear upper body (3).
- Pull down on left rear of headliner to route upper lift gate harness.
- Install the upper lift gate harness (1) with retainers (2) to the left inner quarter panel.
- Connect lift gate wiring harness connectors (2) to the rear body wiring harness (3).
- Connect the upper lift gate harness connectors (1) to the rear body harness (2).
- Install the left upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper in Interior Trim.
- Route the upper lift gate harness through the upper lift gate (1) and install boot (2).
- Install the lower lift gate wire harness with retainers to the lift gate.
- Connect the lower lift gate harness electrical connectors to the upper lift gate harness (1), (2).
- Connect the rear wiper relay electrical connector.
- Connect the rear wiper motor electrical connectors.
- Connect the lift gate latch electrical connectors.
- Connect the license plate lamp electrical connectors.
- Install the high mounted stop lamp. Refer to High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Install the lift gate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate in Body Rear End.
- Close the lift gate.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.