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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Mark the location of the liftgate hinges with a grease pencil.
  2. Remove the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement .
  3. Remove the garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.

  4. Object Number: 832601  Size: SH
  5. Remove the hinge bolts (1). It may be necessary to separate the hinge from the vehicle using a flat-bladed tool.
  6. Remove the hinge (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 870099  Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that all factory sealer is removed from between the hinge and the vehicle prior to installation.

  1. Apply silicone RTV sealer GM P/N 12346193 (Canadian P/N 10953536) to the entire shaded area of the hinge (1). Failure to do so will result in water and wind getting into the vehicle.
  2. Align the liftgate hinge to the location marks previously made.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 832601  Size: SH
  4. Install the hinge bolts (1).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  6. Install the garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement .