Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Make sure the child safety lock feature is not engaged before installing the liftgate latches.

Install the liftgate latches to the endgate.

Fig 1: Installing Liftgate Latches To Endgate
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the bolts to the liftgate latches.
Tighten the liftgate latch bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Bolts To Liftgate Latches
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Connect the electrical connectors to the liftgate latches.
Install the endgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - END GATE .
Close the endgate.

Fig 3: Connecting Electrical Connectors To Liftgate Latches
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.