Liftgate Hinge Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Liftgate Hinge

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement . Drop the rear of the headliner to access the bolts. Refer to headliner replacement. Headlining Trim Panel Replacement . Use a grease pencil to mark the liftgate hinge position to the body prior to removal.
1	Liftgate Hinge Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
2	Liftgate Hinge Procedure Adjust the liftgate, if needed. Refer to Liftgate Adjustment . Inspect the hinge gasket and replace if damaged or torn.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement .
Drop the rear of the headliner to access the bolts. Refer to headliner replacement. Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
Use a grease pencil to mark the liftgate hinge position to the body prior to removal.

Liftgate Hinge Nut (Qty: 2)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Liftgate Hinge

Procedure

Adjust the liftgate, if needed. Refer to Liftgate Adjustment .
Inspect the hinge gasket and replace if damaged or torn.