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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Wipers/Washer Systems 🢒 Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 977555 Size: SH
  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim fasteners.
  3. Pull on the lower part of the liftgate to disengage the attaching clips. Partially remove the liftgate trim.

    4. Object Number: 980931 Size: SH
  4. Pull the liftgate trim from the liftgate structure and disconnect the liftgate lamp harnesses.
  5. Disengage the upper liftgate attaching clips.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 980931 Size: SH
  1. Position the liftgate trim hook over the wiper motor assembly. Slide the trim into position.
  2. While holding the liftgate trim away from the structure, connect the liftgate lamp harnesses to the lamps.

    3. Object Number: 977555 Size: SH
  3. Position the liftgate to the structure and snap into place.

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

  4. Install the fasteners.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).