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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Torrent 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 928950 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 liftgate and support.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Mark the location of the liftgate hinges with a grease pencil.
  4. Remove the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .
  5. Remove the hinge to liftgate bolts.
  6. Remove the hinge to body nuts.
  7. Remove the hinges one at a time.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 928950 Size: SH

    Important: New hinge to body nuts must be used to ensure a proper seal.

  1. Align the hinge to body alignments marks made in the removal process and install the nuts.
  2. Align the hinge to liftgate alignment marks made in the removal process and install the bolts.
  3. Install the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .
  4. Lower the liftgate slowly and inspect the alignment. Align as needed.

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

  5. Tighten the nuts to the liftgate hinges.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge to body nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  6. Tighten the hinge to liftgate bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge to liftgate bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .