LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Saturn >> 2002 >> LW200 Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 281 (Body Rear End) >> Repair Instructions >> Liftgate Replacement >> Removal Procedures

Removal Procedures

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn LW300, 2003 Saturn LW200, 2003 Saturn L300, and 2003 Saturn L200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Locating Grommet Hole On Right Side Of Vehicle
    GM929219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Battery.
  2. Remove the lift gate weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Liftgate .
  3. Lower the rear edge of the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement (Wagon) or Headliner Replacement (Sedan) in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the cargo shade by pushing to one side to release and lift up.
  5. Release the 3 lower quarter window trim retainers and let the panel hang.
  6. Remove the left tail lamp access panel and Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  7. Tape one feed wire onto both electrical connectors.
  8. Remove both the left and right pass through grommets from the body.
  9. Pull the wires up through the grommet hole on the right and feed the wire from the back side.
    10. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Liftgate Hinge Pins
    GM929231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the nozzle from the lift gate. Refer to Washer Nozzle Replacement - Rear in Wiper/Washers Systems.
  11. Apply tape around the edges of the roof and the quarter panel.
  12. Remove the lift gate struts. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate .
  13. Remove the E-clips from the hinge pins.
  14. With an assistant remove the hinge pins.
  15. With an assistant remove the lift gate from the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals