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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Liftgate Lock Plate and Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 929662 Size: SH
  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the liftgate latch.
  4. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the crank's clamshell-style clip.
  5. Remove the crank bolts.
  6. Remove the crank by sliding the latch to crank rod out of the crank.
  7. Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to Liftgate Lock Cylinder Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 928884 Size: SH
  8. Remove the latch bolts.
  9. Remove the latch from the liftgate.

    10. Object Number: 928891 Size: SH
  10. Remove the latch to crank rod and lock cylinder rod from the latch.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 928891 Size: SH
  1. Install the latch to crank rod and lock cylinder rod to latch.

    2. Object Number: 928884 Size: SH
  2. Position the latch to the liftgate.

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

  3. Install the bolts to the liftgate latch.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the liftgate latch bolts to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).

  4. Install liftgate lock cylinder. Refer to Liftgate Lock Cylinder Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 929662 Size: SH
  5. Install the crank by sliding the latch to crank rod into the crank.
  6. Install the crank bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the crank bolts to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).

    Important: Check for proper adjustment of outside handle rod. There should be no tension on the pivot or liftgate latch.

  7. Adjust the outside handle rod to freely enter the clamshell-style retainer clip in the crank and snap into place.
  8. Check the function of the latch by doing the following:
    9. • Reset the liftgate latch by inserting a screwdriver into the mouth of the latch.
    • Pull outside handle.
    • If outside handle does not actuate the latch, adjust the outside handle rod's position inside the clamshell-style retainer clip.
  9. Connect the electrical connector, if equipped, to the liftgate latch.
  10. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Close the liftgate.