GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Uplander Ext. 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement .
  2. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    3. Object Number: 1666880 Size: MH
  3. Use a grease pencil to mark the liftgate hinge position to the body.
  4. Remove the hinge retaining nuts from the vehicle roof.
  5. Remove the hinge from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1666880 Size: MH
  1. Align the hinge with the marks made on the vehicle body.

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

  2. Install the hinge retaining nuts.

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

  3. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Install the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement .