Liftgate Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Liftgate

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Use a grease pencil to mark the liftgate hinge position. Remove the liftgate upper center trim finish panel. Refer to Liftgate Upper Center Trim Finish Panel Replacement Disconnect the electrical connectors and rear washer hose. Disconnect the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .
1	Liftgate Hinge Bolt (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
2	Liftgate Procedure Remove the liftgate from the vehicle with aid of an assistant. Transfer parts as needed. Adjust the liftgate if needed. Refer to Liftgate Adjustment (Trax) Liftgate Adjustment (Encore) .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Use a grease pencil to mark the liftgate hinge position.
Remove the liftgate upper center trim finish panel. Refer to Liftgate Upper Center Trim Finish Panel Replacement
Disconnect the electrical connectors and rear washer hose.
Disconnect the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .

Liftgate Hinge Bolt (Qty: 4)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Liftgate

Procedure

Remove the liftgate from the vehicle with aid of an assistant.
Transfer parts as needed.
Adjust the liftgate if needed. Refer to Liftgate Adjustment (Trax) Liftgate Adjustment (Encore) .