GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Aztek - FWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Endgate Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the endgate trim panel. Refer to Endgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the endgate water deflector. Refer to Endgate Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the endgate handle. Refer to Endgate Handle Replacement .
  4. Remove the endgate bellcrank. Refer to Endgate Locking Rod Bellcrank Replacement .
  5. Remove the endgate latches. Refer to Endgate Latch Replacement .
  6. Remove the liftgate latches. Refer to Liftgate Latch Replacement .
  7. Remove the endgate lock cylinder. Refer to Endgate Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  8. Remove the endgate weatherstrip. Refer to Endgate Weatherstrip Replacement .

    9. Object Number: 743282 Size: SH
  9. Remove the endgate hinge bolts.

    10. Object Number: 743283 Size: SH
  10. Remove the endgate from the vehicle, with an assistant.
  11. Remove the endgate wiring harness.
  12. Remove the endgate rear panel molding. Refer to Rear Panel Molding Replacement .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 743283 Size: SH
  1. Align the endgate to the vehicle, with an assistant.

    2. Object Number: 743282 Size: SH

    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.

  2. Install the endgate hinge bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the endgate hinge bolts to 33 N·m (28 lb ft).

  3. Install the endgate rear panel molding. Refer to Rear Panel Molding Replacement .
  4. Install the endgate wiring harness.
  5. Install the endgate weatherstrip. Refer to Endgate Weatherstrip Replacement .
  6. Install the endgate lock cylinder. Refer to Endgate Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  7. Install the liftgate latches. Refer to Liftgate Latch Replacement .
  8. Install the endgate latches. Refer to Endgate Latch Replacement
  9. Install the endgate bellcrank. Refer to Endgate Locking Rod Bellcrank Replacement .
  10. Install the endgate handle. Refer to Endgate Handle Replacement .
  11. Install the endgate water deflector. Refer to Endgate Water Deflector Replacement .
  12. Install the endgate trim panel. Refer to Endgate Trim Panel Replacement .