Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the endgate sill plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT -- END GATE .
- Pull the liftgate weatherstrip from the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange.
- Clean all the adhesive from the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange using GM P/N 8984 adhesive remover or equivalent.