Lift Gate Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Liftgate Assembly & Body Side Hinge Nuts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Disconnect the strut rods. Refer to Lift Gate Strut Replacement . Remove the rear door upper garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Door Upper . Disconnect the liftgate actuator rod. Refer to Lift Gate Actuator Rod Replacement . Disconnect the electrical connectors.
1	Liftgate Body Side Hinge Nuts (Qty: 4) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
2	Liftgate Assembly Tip: Calibrate the power liftgate. Refer to Lift Gate Calibration Procedure .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Disconnect the strut rods. Refer to Lift Gate Strut Replacement .
Remove the rear door upper garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Door Upper .
Disconnect the liftgate actuator rod. Refer to Lift Gate Actuator Rod Replacement .
Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Liftgate Body Side Hinge Nuts (Qty: 4)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Liftgate Assembly
Tip: Calibrate the power liftgate. Refer to Lift Gate Calibration Procedure .