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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the liftgate garnish molding. Refer to Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 324269 Size: SH
  2. Remove the wiring harness and the conduit assembly for the power lock actuator and the wiper washer motor.

    3. Object Number: 324265 Size: SH
  3. Remove the hinge nuts (3) while an assistant holds the liftgate in place in order to remove the strut clips (4) and the struts from the lower stud (2).

    4. Object Number: 324266 Size: MH
  4. Remove the hinge nuts (5).
  5. With an assistant, remove the liftgate (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. With an assistant, install the liftgate (1) to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 324266 Size: MH
  2. Install the hinge stud through the holes in the gasket and the roof panel.

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

  3. Install the hinge nuts (5) with new washers in order to prevent water leaks.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge nuts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 324265 Size: SH
  4. Install the liftgate strut clips (4).

    5. Object Number: 324269 Size: SH
  5. Install the wiring harness and the hose assembly for the power lock actuator and the wiper washer motor.
  6. Install the liftgate garnish molding. Refer to Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement .