Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Aztek and 2002 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the torque rod insulator to the endgate, pressing into place until fully seated.

Fig 1: Installing Endgate Torque Rod Insulator
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Position the torque rod bracket to the rear body panel.

Fig 2: Positioning Endgate Torque Rod Bracket
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the bolts to the torque rod bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the torque rod bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Endgate Torque Rod Bracket Bolts
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Position the torque rod to the torque rod bracket.

Fig 4: Positioning Endgate Torque Rod To Bracket
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Install the endgate torque rod bolt to the torque rod bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the endgate torque rod bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 5: Installing Endgate Torque Rod
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Position the endgate torque rod to the endgate.

Fig 6: Positioning Endgate Torque Rod To Endgate
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Install the bolts to the endgate torque rod to the endgate.
Tighten

Tighten the torque rod to endgate bolts to 33 N.m (28 lb ft).
Close the endgate.

Fig 7: Installing Bolts To Endgate Torque Rod To Endgate
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