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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Do not engage the child safety switch on the endgate latch. If the endgate is closed with the child safety switch engaged, the endgate will not open unless you remove the endgate trim panel. Removal will damage the endgate trim panel.
  1. Align the endgate latch to the end gate.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors to the endgate latch.
  3. Connect the endgate latch rod to the endgate latch.
  4. Slide the endgate latch into the end gate.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the endgate latch bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the endgate latch bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  6. Install the endgate latch rod to the bellcrank. Refer to Bellcrank Replacement - Endgate .
    Fig 1: Locating Endgate Latch Rod
    GM621893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Endgate .
  8. Install the endgate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Endgate .
  9. Close the endgate.
  10. Close the liftgate.
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