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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 SL 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Latch Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 865781 Size: SH
  1. Remove the lower trim panel from the lift gate.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Disconnect the lock cable from the latch.
  4. Remove the latch to lift gate fasteners.
  5. Remove the latch.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the latch on the lift gate.

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

  2. Install the latch with the fasteners.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the lift gate latch-to-lift gate fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Connect the lock cable.
  4. Connect the electrical connector.
  5. Replace the lift gate lower trim panel.