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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 327113 Size: MH
  1. Remove the liftgate garnish molding (1). Refer to Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement .
  2. Remove the control rods from the actuator lever (2).
  3. Remove the liftgate latch screws (6).

    4. Object Number: 327114 Size: MH
  4. Remove the slide latch (4) from the liftgate.
  5. Remove the control rod from the liftgate.
  6. Remove the control rod from the liftgate latch.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 327114 Size: MH
  1. Install the latch (4) with the control rod to the liftgate (3).

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 327113 Size: MH

    Important: Install the new retainers whenever the control rods are removed.

  2. Install the liftgate latch screws (6).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the liftgate latch screws to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  3. Use the following procedure in order to install the control rods to the actuator lever (2):
    4. 3.1. Push the actuator lever and the control rod together (2).
    3.2. Push the control rod through the hole.
  4. Install the liftgate garnish molding (1). Refer to Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement .