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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Optra 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1460070 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Open and suitably support the liftgate.
  3. Disconnect lift gate door grommet.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the liftgate washer hose.
  6. Remove the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .
  7. With the aid of an assistant, remove the bolts and the liftgate from the hinges.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1460070 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the liftgate to the hinges with the bolts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the liftgate bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  2. Install the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .
  3. Connect the liftgate washer hose.
  4. Connect the electrical connector.
  5. Connect the liftgate door grommet.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.