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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Montana SV6 Ext. 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Liftgate Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1479957 Size: SH
  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Liftgate Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the license plate lamp sockets by turning the sockets counterclockwise.
  5. Remove the liftgate handle nuts (1, 2) from the studs inside the liftgate (3).

    6. Object Number: 1479958 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts (2) from the liftgate handle.
  7. Remove the liftgate latch cable from the handle.
  8. Remove the liftgate handle from the liftgate.
  9. Remove the liftgate handle gasket and discard.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1479960 Size: SH
  1. Install a new liftgate handle gasket (1) prior to installing the liftgate handle.

    2. Object Number: 1479958 Size: SH
  2. Install the liftgate latch cable to the liftgate handle.
  3. Align the liftgate handle studs with holes in liftgate.

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the liftgate handle retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) .

    5. Object Number: 1479957 Size: SH
  5. Install the liftgate handle retaining nuts (1, 2) to the studs and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) .
  6. Install license plate lamp sockets by turning sockets clockwise.
  7. Install the water deflector. Refer to Liftgate Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Close the liftgate.