Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

Compartment Lid Replacement - Rear (Pontiac)

Removal Procedure

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Place a protective covering over the adjacent body panels.
2. Remove the high mounted stop lamp.
3. Remove the rear compartment latch.
4. Remove the rear compartment applique.
5. Remove the rear compartment backup lamp assembly.
6. Remove the rear compartment license plate lamp assembly.
7. Remove the rear compartment lid spoiler, if equipped.
8. Remove the rear lid lock cylinder.




9. Remove the overslam bumper from the rear compartment lid.
10. Disconnect the rear compartment wire harness from the components that are attached to the rear compartment lid.




11. With an assistant, remove the rear compartment lid to hinge bolts (2).
12. Remove the rear compartment lid (1), with an assistant.

Installation Procedure




1. With an assistant, position the rear compartment lid (1) to the hinges.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts (2) to the rear compartment lid.

Tighten the rear compartment lid to hinge bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Adjust the rear compartment lid as necessary.
4. Use a length of wire to route the wire harness through the new compartment lid.
5. Pull the wire through the rear compartment lid until the harness is positioned within the rear compartment lid.




6. Install the overslam bumper (1) onto the rear compartment lid.
7. Install the rear lid lock cylinder.
8. Install the rear lid backup lamp assembly.
9. Install the rear compartment lid applique.
10. Install the rear compartment latch.
11. Install the high mounted stop lamp.
12. Install the rear compartment lid spoiler.
13. Install the rear compartment license plate lamp assembly.