GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1378621 Size: SH
  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1378631 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the outside handle swing over clip from the outside handle rod.
  4. Remove the liftgate outside handle nuts.
  5. Remove the liftgate handle from the liftgate.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1378621 Size: SH
  1. Position the liftgate handle to the liftgate.

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

  2. Install the nuts to the liftgate handle.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the liftgate handle nuts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 1378631 Size: SH
  3. Reconnect the outside handle swing over clip to the outside handle rod.
  4. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Close the liftgate.