Liftgate Actuator Rod Replacement

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

Fig 1: Identifying Liftgate Actuator Rod

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Callout	Component Name
1	Liftgate Actuator Rod CAUTION: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury. Procedure Release the locking tabs on the actuator rod. Calibrate the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Calibration Procedure .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the left side trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement (without RPO E61) or Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement (with RPO E61) .

Liftgate Actuator Rod

CAUTION: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Procedure

Release the locking tabs on the actuator rod.
Calibrate the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Calibration Procedure .