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.
- Install the latch to crank rod and lock cylinder rod to latch.
- Position the latch to the lift gate.
- Install the bolts to the lift gate latch.
Tighten: Tighten the lift gate latch bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).
- Install lift gate lock cylinder. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replacement - Liftgate .
- Install the crank by sliding the latch to crank rod into the crank.
- Install the crank bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the crank bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).
- Adjust the outside handle rod to freely enter the clamshell-style retainer clip in the crank and snap into place.
- Check the function of the latch by doing the following:
- Reset the lift gate latch by inserting a screwdriver into the mouth of the latch.
- Pull outside handle.
- If outside handle does not actuate the latch, adjust the outside handle rod's position inside the clamshell-style retainer clip.
- Connect the electrical connector, if equipped, to the lift gate latch.
- Install the lift gate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate .
- Close the lift gate.
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Check for proper adjustment of outside handle rod. There should be no tension on the pivot or lift gate latch.