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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 TrailBlazer - 2WD 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Midgate Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the midgate assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Midgate Replacement .
  2. Remove the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Inner Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the midgate regulator assembly. Refer to Midgate Window Regulator Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1033740 Size: SH
  4. Mark the position of the midgate hinges (2) using a grease pencil.
  5. Mark the position of the midgate hinge reinforcements (1) using a grease pencil.
  6. Remove the nuts retaining the midgate hinges to the midgate.
  7. Remove the hinge assembly (2) from the midgate.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1033740 Size: SH
  1. Install the midgate hinge assembly (2) to the midgate.

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

  2. Install the nuts retaining the hinge assembly to the midgate. Position the hinges (2) and reinforcements (1) in the position marked during removal.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the midgate hinge nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the midgate regulator assembly. Refer to Midgate Window Regulator Replacement .
  4. Install the midgate assembly. Refer to Midgate Replacement .
  5. Raise the midgate window, ensuring the midgate window is properly aligned in the seal channel. If necessary, loosen the midgate hinge nuts and adjust the hinge reinforcements.
  6. Inspect for proper fit of the midgate to the midgate weatherstrip. If necessary, loosen the midgate hinge nuts and adjust the midgate for proper fit to the weatherstrip.
  7. Install the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Inner Panel Replacement .