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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 SSR 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release Cable Adjustment

Adjustment Procedure
  1. Park the vehicle on a clean, flat surface.
  2. Open the rear compartment lid.
  3. Lower the endgate.

    4. Object Number: 1273187 Size: SH
  4. Remove the lock cylinder latch plate cover. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Latch Plate Cover Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 1273222 Size: SH
  5. Release the retention clip on the release cables (1, 2).

    6. Object Number: 1273225 Size: SH
  6. Cycle the rear compartment lid latches closed.

    7. Object Number: 1273218 Size: SH
  7. With the retention clip released on the latch release cable (1), push the center upward to achieve a 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in) of clearance at the cable end.
  8. Push the retention clip inward to save the adjustment.
  9. Repeat the adjustment procedure for the other cable (2).

    10. Object Number: 1273231 Size: SH

    Important: The LH/RH latches should release at the same time. If the latches do not release at the same time, then repeat the adjustment procedure as necessary.

  10. Cycle the release lever to release the rear compartment lid latches.
  11. Install the lock cylinder latch plate cover. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Latch Plate Cover Replacement .
  12. Close the rear compartment lid.
  13. Close the endgate.