Liftgate Outside Handle Replacement (Acadia, Traverse)

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Fig 1: Liftgate Outside Handle (Acadia, Traverse)

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (Traverse)Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (Acadia) .
1	Liftgate Outside Handle Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 9N.m (80 lb in)
2	Liftgate Outside Handle Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Transfer the liftgate release switch if needed. Refer to Liftgate Release Switch Replacement .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (Traverse)Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (Acadia) .

Liftgate Outside Handle Bolt (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
9N.m (80 lb in)

Liftgate Outside Handle

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Transfer the liftgate release switch if needed. Refer to Liftgate Release Switch Replacement .