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Liftgate Center Applique Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Liftgate Center Applique
GM1875451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the interior liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector for the license plate lamps.
  3. Disengage the electrical harness grommet from the outer liftgate panel.
1 Rear Liftgate Upper Applique Nut (Qty: 6)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  4 N.m (35 lb in)

2 Electrical Harness Grommet
3 Retainer (Qty: 3)
Tip:  Carefully release the upper retainers, replace as needed.
4 Rear Liftgate Applique Panel
Procedure: 
Transfer parts as needed to the new applique panel.