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Installation Procedures

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    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Liftgate Hinge Pins
    GM929231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. With as assistant position the lift gate to the hinges.
  2. Install the hinge pins and the E-clip retainers.
  3. Install the lift gate struts. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate .
  4. Remove the tape from the body.
  5. Connect the washer hose and pull the feed wire to route the hose if the old lift gate was reinstalled.
    6. Fig 2: Locating Grommet Hole On Right Side Of Vehicle
    GM929219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Pull the wires through the grommet hole on the right side.
  7. Remove the feed wires from the electrical connectors.
  8. Install the left and right grommets to the body.
  9. Connect the electrical connectors.
  10. Install the left tail lamp access panel.
  11. Reposition the lower quarter trim panel.
  12. Reposition the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement (Wagon) or Headliner Replacement (Sedan) in Interior Trim.
  13. Install the lift gate weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Liftgate .
  14. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Battery.
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