GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Oldsmobile
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1998
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Silhouette Ext.
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Body and Accessories
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Body Rear End
🢒 Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 38778
Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Open the liftgate.
Remove the liftgate trim panel retainers using the
J 38778
.
Remove the trim panel from the lift gate.
Remove the water deflector from the liftgate.
Installation Procedure
Install the water deflector to the liftgate.
Align the 4-way and 2-way wedges on the liftgate trim panel to the wedges on the liftgate.
Align the liftgate trim panel studs to the holes in the liftgate.
Align the upper edge of the liftgate trim panel to the top center of the liftgate.
Snap in place the upper edge of the liftgate trim panel to the top center of the liftgate.
Push on the liftgate trim panel in the four corners and center to secure the trim panel retainers.
Close the liftgate.