Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Align the hinge to body alignments marks made in the removal process and install the nuts.
- Align the hinge to lift gate alignment marks made in the removal process and install the bolts.
- Install the lift gate struts. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate
- Lower the lift gate slowly and check for alignment. Align as needed.
- Tighten the nuts to the lift gate hinges.
Tighten: Tighten the hinge to body nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the hinge to lift gate bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the hinge to lift gate bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the upper rear garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper .
IMPORTANT:
New hinge to body nuts must be used to ensure a proper seal.
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.