Liftgate Replacement

Liftgate Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the liftgate window. Refer to Liftgate Window Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear quarter trim located above the tail lamps. Refer to Rear Panel Molding Replacement ().
3. Remove the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Disconnect the rear windshield washer fluid supply line.
6. Disconnect the center high mount stop lamp (CHMSL) electrical connector located behind the header panel.




7. Disconnect the rear windshield defogger electrical connectors (2).
8. Remove the license plate pocket. Refer to Rear License Plate Pocket Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to Liftgate Lock Cylinder Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Remove the window latch assembly. Refer to Liftgate Window Latch Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Remove the window wiper assembly. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement (TrailBlazer, Envoy) (Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement (TrailBlazer, Envoy))Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement (TrailBlazer SS) ().
12. Remove the liftgate control module. Refer to Liftgate Control Module Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
13. Remove the liftgate wire harness. Refer to Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
14. Remove the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement (Service and Repair).
15. Mark the location of the liftgate hinges using a grease pencil or other suitable marking device.




16. Remove the liftgate hinge nuts with the aid of an assistant.
17. Remove the liftgate from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the liftgate to the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the liftgate hinge nuts.

Tighten the liftgate hinge nuts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

3. Install the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Install the wire harness to the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Wiring Harness Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
5. Install the liftgate control module. Refer to Liftgate Control Module Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
6. Install the window wiper assembly. Refer to Rear Washer Hose Replacement (TrailBlazer, Envoy) (Rear Washer Hose Replacement).
7. Install the window latch assembly. Refer to Liftgate Window Latch Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the lock cylinder. Refer to Liftgate Lock Cylinder Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the license plate pocket. Refer to Rear License Plate Pocket Replacement (Service and Repair).




10. Connect the rear windshield defogger electrical connectors (2).




11. Connect the rear window washer fluid supply hose.
12. Connect the CHMSL electrical connector behind the header panel.
13. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
14. Install the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).
15. Install the upper rear quarter trim, located above the tail lamp. Refer to Rear Panel Molding Replacement ().
16. Install the liftgate window. Refer to Liftgate Window Replacement (Service and Repair).