GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Spark 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Lock Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1225403 Size: SH
  1. Pry off the front door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the tailgate remote handle screws (3).
  3. Disconnect the cable (1).
  4. Remove the tailgate remote handle (2).

    5. Object Number: 1225401 Size: SH
  5. Pry off the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Pry off the rear door sill plate. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Pry off the cargo area rear trim panel. Refer to Cargo Area Rear Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  8. Remove the cable retaining strip.
  9. Disconnect the tailgate remote cable (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1225397 Size: SH
  1. Connect the tailgate remote cable to the tailgate lock striker.
  2. Retain the cable with the strip.
  3. Install the cargo area rear trim panel. Refer to Cargo Area Rear Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Install the rear door sill plate. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Connect the tailgate remote cable to the handle.
  7. Install the tailgate remote handle with the screws.
  8. Install the front door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.