Liftgate Actuator Rod Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Liftgate Actuator Rod

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement (w/o TB5) or Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement (w/TB5) . Remove the trim cover for the actuator rod. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (w/o TB5) or Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (w/TB5) .
1	Power Liftgate Actuator Arm Tip: Use a flat-bladed tool to remove the arm.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement (w/o TB5) or Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement (w/TB5) .
Remove the trim cover for the actuator rod. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (w/o TB5) or Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (w/TB5) .

Power Liftgate Actuator Arm
Tip: Use a flat-bladed tool to remove the arm.