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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2001 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 324264 Size: SH
  1. Remove the interior handle escutcheon (12).
  2. Remove the fasteners  (11) that secure the liftgate handle.
  3. Remove the handle (10) and the bezel (9).
  4. Remove the garnish molding fasteners  (3).
  5. Remove the garnish molding (2) from the liftgate.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 324264 Size: SH
  1. Install the garnish molding (2) to the liftgate.
  2. Install the locator pins into the locator hole on the liftgate.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the garnish molding fasteners(3) in order to secure the garnish molding to the liftgate.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the garnish molding screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  4. Install the handle bezel (9) and the handle (10).
  5. Install the fasteners in order to retain the handle to the liftgate.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the interior handle fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  6. Install the interior handle excutcheons (12).