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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Liftgate Strut Ball Stud Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 930695 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 lift gate struts, one at a time. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .
  3. Remove the lift gate side strut anchor.

    4. Object Number: 930701 Size: SH
  4. Remove the body side strut anchor.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 930701 Size: SH
  1. Install the body side strut anchor.

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

  2. Tighten the lift gate to body strut anchor bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the strut anchor bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 930695 Size: SH
  3. Tighten the lift gate strut anchor.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the lift gate strut anchor to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the lift gate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .