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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Pursuit 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1549898 Size: SH
  1. Raise the rear compartment lid (2).
  2. Remove the rear spoiler, if equipped. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear lock cylinder. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  4. Remove the overslam bumpers. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Overslam Bumper Replacement .
  5. Remove the latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
  6. Remove the high mounted stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  7. Remove back up lamps, if equipped. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
  8. Disconnect the rear compartment wiring harness from the body harness.
  9. Remove the rear compartment lid-to-hinge nuts (1).
  10. With an assistant, remove the rear compartment lid (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1549898 Size: SH
  1. With an assistant, position the rear compartment lid (2) to the hinge.

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

  2. Install the rear compartment lid hinge nuts (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Adjust the compartment lid as necessary. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment .
  4. Connect the rear compartment wiring harness to the body harness.
  5. Install back up lamps, if equipped. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
  6. Install the spoiler, if equipped. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement .
  7. Install the lock cylinder. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  8. Install the overslam bumpers. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Overslam Bumper Replacement .
  9. Install the latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
  10. Install the high mounted stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  11. Close the rear compartment lid.