GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2005
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Vivant
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Body
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Body Rear End
🢒 Liftgate Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution:
Refer to
Battery Disconnect Caution
in the Preface section.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Open and suitably support the liftgate.
Remove the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to
Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to
Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the liftgate lower trim panel
Disconnect the hose nozzle from the liftgate washer.
Remove the gas support assemblies from theliftgate. Refer to
Liftgate Strut Replacement
.
With the aid of another technician, remove the bolts and the liftgate from the hinges.
Installation Procedure
With the aid of another technician, install the bolts and the liftgate to the hinges.
Install the gas support assemblies to the liftgate. Refer to
Liftgate Strut Replacement
.
Connect the hose nozzle to the liftgate washer.
Install the liftgate lower trim panel.
Connect the electrical connector.
Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to
Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
Install the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to
Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
Close the liftgate.
Connect the negative battery cable.