GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the latch electrical connectors.
  4. Disconnect the lock actuator electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) connector.
  6. Disconnect the rear wiper module connectors.
  7. Disconnect the rear defroster grid connectors.
  8. With a flat-bladed tool, release all the retainers attaching the wiring harness to the liftgate.

  9. Object Number: 1241835  Size: SH
  10. Note the routing. Remove the wiring harness from the liftgate through the pass-through holes.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1241835  Size: SH
  1. Route the wiring harness through the pass-through holes.
  2. Noting the proper routing, attach all the retainers securing the wiring harness to the liftgate.
  3. Connect the rear defroster grid connectors.
  4. Connect the (CHMSL) connector.
  5. Connect the rear wiper motor electrical connectors.
  6. Connect the lock actuator electrical connector.
  7. Connect the latch electrical connectors.
  8. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .