Liftgate Hinge Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement . Lower the rear headliner enough to access the liftgate hinge nuts. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof, Buick) , or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof, Buick) , or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof, Chevrolet) , or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof, Chevrolet) . Use a grease pencil to mark the liftgate hinge position to the body prior to removal.
1	Liftgate Hinge Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Liftgate Hinge Procedure Adjust the liftgate if needed. Refer to Liftgate Adjustment (Chevrolet) , or Liftgate Adjustment (Buick) .

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Liftgate Hinge Nut

CAUTION:

Tighten
22 N.m (16 lb ft)

Liftgate Hinge
Procedure
Adjust the liftgate if needed. Refer to Liftgate Adjustment (Chevrolet) , or Liftgate Adjustment (Buick) .