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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Liftgate Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 928950 Size: SH

    Caution: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  1. Open the lift gate and support.
  2. Remove the upper rear garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  3. Mark the location of the lift gate hinges with a grease pencil.
  4. Remove the lift gate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .
  5. Remove the hinge to lift gate bolts.
  6. Remove the hinge to body nuts.
  7. Remove the hinges.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 928950 Size: SH

    Important: New hinge to body nuts must be used to ensure a proper seal.

  1. Align the hinge to body alignments marks made in the removal process and install the nuts.
  2. Align the hinge to lift gate alignment marks made in the removal process and install the bolts.
  3. Install the lift gate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .
  4. Lower the lift gate slowly and check for alignment. Align as needed.

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

  5. Tighten the nuts to the lift gate hinges.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge to body nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  6. Tighten the hinge to lift gate bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge to lift gate bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Install the upper rear garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .