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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 GTO 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear compartment lid trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear compartment lid applique. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Applique Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear compartment lid latch assembly. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
  4. Remove the rear compartment lid actuator assembly. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Actuator Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear compartment lid release cable assembly from the rear compartment lid only. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release Cable Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear compartment lid spoiler. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement .
  7. Remove the rear compartment lid emblems. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Emblem/Nameplate Replacement in Exterior Trim.

    8. Object Number: 1251184 Size: SH
  8. Remove the screw (2) from the rear compartment lid ajar switch assembly (1).
  9. Remove the rear compartment lid ajar switch (1) from the rear compartment lid (3) and disconnect the wire connectors (4).
  10. Remove the body wiring harness from the rear compartment lid only.

    11. Object Number: 1251185 Size: SH
  11. Unscrew the rear compartment lid bumper (2) from each side of the rear compartment lid (1).

    12. Object Number: 1251186 Size: SH
  12. Mark the position of the rear compartment lid bolts (3) on the hinges (2) to aid installation.
  13. With the aid of an assistant to support the other side of the rear compartment lid (1), remove the 2 bolts (3) from each side of the rear compartment lid hinges (2).
  14. Remove the rear compartment lid (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1251186 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, lift the rear compartment lid into position.
  2. Align the rear compartment lid (1) with the bolt holes in the hinges (2) and install the 4 bolts (3).
  3. Align the bolt heads with the marks previously made . If no mark exists, align the bolts (3) centrally in their holes.

    4. Do not tighten the bolts (3) until after the lid (1) has been aligned.


    Object Number: 1251185 Size: SH
  4. Install the rear compartment lid bumpers (2) setting them fully in.
  5. Carefully, close the rear compartment lid ensuring it does not contact the surrounding panels.
  6. Adjust the rear compartment lid, if required. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment .

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


    Object Number: 1251186 Size: SH
  7. Tighten the bolts (3) to the rear compartment hinges (2).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the rear compartment lid hinge bolts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

    Important: When installing a new compartment lid, use mechanics wire to pull the wiring harness into position.

  8. Install the rear compartment lid wiring harness from the rear compartment lid.

    9. Object Number: 1251184 Size: SH
  9. Connect the electrical connectors (4) to the rear compartment lid ajar switch (1).
  10. Install the rear compartment lid ajar switch (1) to the rear compartment lid (3).
  11. Install the screw (2) to the rear compartment lid ajar switch (1).

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the rear compartment lid ajar switch screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  12. Install the rear compartment lid emblems. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Emblem/Nameplate Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  13. Install the rear spoiler. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement .
  14. Install the rear compartment lid release cable assembly. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release Cable Replacement .
  15. Install the compartment lid actuator assembly. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Actuator Replacement .
  16. Install the rear compartment lid latch assembly. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
  17. Install the rear compartment lid applique. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Applique Replacement .
  18. Install the rear compartment lid trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .
  19. Close the rear compartment lid.