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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Body Side Hinges To The Body
    GM1344402Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the body side hinges to the body.
    2. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the nuts retaining the body side hinges to the body.

    Tighten:  Tighten the body side hinge nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Installing Hinge Bushings To Body Side Hinges
    GM1344406Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the hinge pivots (1) to the body side hinges.
  4. Install the hinge bushings (2) to the body side hinges.
    5. Fig 3: Installing Hinge Pivots To Liftgate Hinges
    GM1344405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the hinge bushings (1) to the liftgate hinges.
  6. Install the hinge pivots (2) to the liftgate hinges.
  7. With the aid of an assistant, install the liftgate to the body side hinge by inserting the hinge pivots into the hinge bushings and sliding the liftgate to the right.
    8. Fig 4: Installing Liftgate Hinge Pivot Retainers To Liftgate Hinge Pivots
    GM1344407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the liftgate hinge pivot retainers (1) to the liftgate hinge pivots.
  9. Connect the liftgate to the body wiring harness connector. Refer to WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT - Lift Gate .
  10. Install the liftgate struts. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - Lift Gate .
  11. Install the liftgate window. Refer to Window Replacement - Liftgate .
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