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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Liftgate Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open and support the liftgate.
  2. Remove the left, right, and center garnish moldings. Refer to Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement.
  3. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 2014634 Size: SH
  4. Disengage the four clips and remove the liftgate pull handle.
  5. Remove the liftgate latch. Refer to Liftgate Latch Replacement.
  6. Remove the liftgate lock actuator. Refer to Liftgate Lock Actuator Replacement.
  7. Remove the liftgate outside handle. Refer to Liftgate Outside Handle Replacement.
  8. Remove the liftgate lock cylinder. Refer to Liftgate Lock Cylinder Replacement.
  9. Remove wiper motor assembly. Refer to Liftgate Wiper Motor Replacement.
  10. Remove the spoiler. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement.
  11. Remove the liftgate window. Refer to Liftgate Window Replacement.
  12. Remove the license lamps. Refer to Rear License Lamp Replacement.
  13. Remove the high mount stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement.
  14. Remove the liftgate harness.
  15. Remove the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement.
  16. Place protective coverings over adjacent body panels.

    17. Object Number: 876238 Size: SH
  17. Mark the location of the liftgate hinges to the liftgate with a grease pencil.
  18. Remove the bolts (1) from the liftgate hinges (2), with an assistant.
  19. Remove the liftgate from the vehicle , with an assistant and place outside face down on a clean padded surface.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 876238 Size: SH
  1. Position the liftgate hinges to the marked location points on the liftgate, with an assistant.

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

  2. Install the bolts (1) to the liftgate hinges (2), with an assistant and tighten to 19.5 N·m (14 lb ft).
  3. Support the liftgate.
  4. Install the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement.
  5. Install the liftgate harness.
  6. Install the high mount stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement.
  7. Install the license lamps. Refer to Rear License Lamp Replacement.
  8. Install the liftgate window. Refer to Liftgate Window Replacement.
  9. Install the spoiler. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement.
  10. Install wiper motor assembly. Refer to Liftgate Wiper Motor Replacement.
  11. Install the liftgate lock cylinder. Refer to Liftgate Lock Cylinder Replacement.
  12. Install the liftgate outside handle. Refer to Liftgate Outside Handle Replacement.

    13. Object Number: 2014634 Size: SH
  13. Engage the four clips and install the liftgate pull handle.
  14. Install the liftgate lock actuator. Refer to Liftgate Lock Actuator Replacement.
  15. Install the liftgate latch. Refer to Liftgate Latch Replacement.
  16. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement.
  17. Install the left, right, and center garnish moldings. Refer to Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement.