Liftgate Replacement

Fig 1: Liftgate

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury. Preliminary Procedure Liftgate Upper Center Trim Finish Panel Replacement Release the liftgate strut from the liftgate. Liftgate Strut Replacement
1	Liftgate Hinge Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Pull the liftgate wiring grommet, the connectors, and the rear washer hose out of the body. Mark the location of the liftgate hinges to the body with a grease pencil. Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Liftgate Procedure With the aid of an assistant, remove the liftgate. Transfer components as necessary. Adjust liftgate as needed. Liftgate Adjustment

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Component Name

WARNING:

When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Preliminary Procedure

Liftgate Upper Center Trim Finish Panel Replacement
Release the liftgate strut from the liftgate. Liftgate Strut Replacement

Liftgate Hinge Bolt

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Pull the liftgate wiring grommet, the connectors, and the rear washer hose out of the body.
Mark the location of the liftgate hinges to the body with a grease pencil.

Tighten
22 N.m (16 lb ft)

Liftgate

Procedure

With the aid of an assistant, remove the liftgate.
Transfer components as necessary.
Adjust liftgate as needed. Liftgate Adjustment