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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Aligning Liftgate Lock Cylinder & License Plate Lamp
    GM886691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the lift gate handle to the lift gate ensuring that the license plate lamp retaining tabs are fully seated.
  2. Position the lift gate lock cylinder onto the lift gate studs.
  3. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 2: Removing & Installing Liftgate Handle
    GM892451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the nuts to the lift gate handle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  5. Connect the electrical connector to the license plate lamp.
  6. Install the lift gate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate .