Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the liftgate. Refer to LIFT GATE REPLACEMENT (RENDEZVOUS) or LIFT GATE REPLACEMENT (AZTEK) .
- Mark the location of the liftgate hinges with a grease pencil.
- Remove the nuts from the lifgtate hinges.
Important: Mark the location of the shims right and/or left for reinstallation.
- Remove the liftgate hinges with the shims and seals from the vehicle.