Liftgate Hinge Replacement (Acadia, Enclave, Traverse)

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Fig 1: Liftgate Hinge

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement (Acadia, Enclave, Traverse) . 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 52 N.m (38 lb ft)
2	Liftgate Hinge Procedure Adjust the liftgate if needed. Refer to Liftgate Adjustment (Acadia) Liftgate Adjustment (Enclave) Liftgate Adjustment (Traverse) . Inspect the hinge gasket and replace if damaged or torn.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement (Acadia, Enclave, Traverse) .
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
52 N.m (38 lb ft)

Liftgate Hinge

Procedure

Adjust the liftgate if needed. Refer to Liftgate Adjustment (Acadia) Liftgate Adjustment (Enclave) Liftgate Adjustment (Traverse) .
Inspect the hinge gasket and replace if damaged or torn.