Liftgate Center Applique Replacement (Trax)

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Fig 1: Liftgate Center Applique (Trax)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Open and support the rear liftgate. Remove the liftgate lower trim finish panel. Refer to Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Replacement .
1	Liftgate Center Applique Nut (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 4.7 N.m (42 lb in)
2	Liftgate Applique Procedure Disconnect the electrical connectors. Disengage the electrical grommet from the liftgate outer panel. With a trim type release tool disengage the two retainers on the liftgate center applique. Remove the liftgate center applique.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Open and support the rear liftgate.
Remove the liftgate lower trim finish panel. Refer to Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Replacement .

Liftgate Center Applique Nut (Qty: 4)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
4.7 N.m (42 lb in)

Liftgate Applique

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Disengage the electrical grommet from the liftgate outer panel.
With a trim type release tool disengage the two retainers on the liftgate center applique.
Remove the liftgate center applique.