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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2007 🢒 9-7x 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Lighting 🢒 Liftgate Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement .
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 721381 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the bellcrank.

    4. Object Number: 721388 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the bellcrank rod from the latch/lock assembly.
  5. Remove the screws that retain the bellcrank to the latch/lock.
  6. Remove the bellcrank from the latch/lock.

    7. Object Number: 721383 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the latch assembly.
  8. Disconnect the lock cylinder bellcrank rod (1) from the latch assembly.
  9. Remove the screws that retain the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate.
  10. Remove the latch/lock assembly from the liftgate.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 721383 Size: SH
  1. Position the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate.

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

  2. Install the screws that retain the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Connect the lock cylinder bellcrank rod (1) to the latch/lock assembly.
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the latch/lock assembly.

    5. Object Number: 721388 Size: SH
  5. Position the bellcrank to the latch/lock assembly.
  6. Install the screws that retain the bellcrank to the latch/lock assembly.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 0.7 N·m (6 lb in).

  7. Connect the bellcrank rod to the latch/lock assembly.

    8. Object Number: 721381 Size: SH
  8. Connect the outside handle rod to the bellcrank.
  9. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement .