GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear License Plate Pocket Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear license plate screws (1).

    2. Object Number: 1670883 Size: SH
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear liftgate center applique.
  4. Remove the nuts (2) that secure the license pocket to the liftgate.
  5. Release the center retainer (3) on the license plate pocket.
  6. Remove the rear license plate pocket (4) from the liftgate.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1670883 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear license plate pocket (4) to the liftgate.
  2. Secure the center retainer (3).

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

  3. Install the nuts (2) that secure the license pocket to the liftgate.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  4. Install the liftgate center applique.
  5. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Install the rear license plate screws (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).