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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Liftgate Hinge And Bolts
    GM876238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the lift gate hinges to the marked location points on the lift gate, with an assistant.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the bolts (1) to the lift gate hinges (2), with an assistant.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lift gate hinge bolts to 19.5 N.m (14 lb ft).

  3. Support the lift gate.
  4. Install the lift gate struts. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate  .
    5. Fig 2: Rear Wiper Relay Components
    GM876255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the rear wiper relay (1) with bracket (4), secure relay with screws (3).
  6. Install the lift gate harness. Refer to Wiring Harness Replacement - Liftgate  .
  7. Install the high mount stop lamp. Refer to High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement .
  8. Install the lift gate window latch. Refer to Latch Replacement - Liftgate Window  .
  9. Install the lift gate latch. Refer to Latch Replacement - Liftgate  .
  10. Install the license lamps. Refer to License Lamp Replacement .
  11. Install the lift gate applique. Refer to Liftgate Applique Replacement  .
  12. Install the lift gate window weather-strip. Refer to Liftgate Applique Replacement  .
  13. Install the lift gate window. Refer to Window Replacement - Liftgate  .
  14. Install the lift gate window struts. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate Window  .
  15. Install the wiper motor assembly. Refer to Wiper Motor Replacement - Liftgate .
  16. Install the roof and mid spoilers, if removed. Refer to Spoiler Replacement - Rear (Roof)  or Spoiler Replacement - Rear (Mid)  in Body Rear End.
  17. Install the lift gate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate  .
  18. Close lift gate.
  19. Install the rear wiper arm. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement - Rear .
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