GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Lower the endgate.
  3. Pull the rear compartment liner back to gain access to the rear compartment lid latch.
  4. With a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark the location of the rear compartment lid latch prior to removal.
  5. Release the tension on the latch cable. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release Cable Adjustment .
  6. Disconnect the rear compartment lid latch electrical connector, if equipped.

  7. Object Number: 1273182  Size: SH
  8. Remove the rear compartment lid latch fasteners.

  9. Object Number: 1273183  Size: SH
  10. Gently pull the rear compartment lid latch away from the vehicle.

  11. Object Number: 1273184  Size: SH
  12. Disconnect the latch release cable from the rear compartment lid latch.
  13. Remove the rear compartment lid latch from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Insert the rear compartment lid latch electrical connector into the body opening.

  2. Object Number: 1273184  Size: SH
  3. Connect the latch release cable to the latch.

  4. Object Number: 1273183  Size: SH
  5. Install the rear compartment lid latch onto the vehicle.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1273182  Size: SH
  7. Install the rear compartment lid latch fasteners. Align the rear compartment lid latch to the marks.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  9. Connect the rear compartment lid latch electrical connector, if equipped.
  10. Set the latch cable adjustment. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release Cable Adjustment .
  11. Put the rear compartment liner back into position.
  12. Close the endgate.
  13. Close the rear compartment lid.