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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 L200/LW200 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 892451 Size: SH
  1. Remove the lift gate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the license plate lamp electrical connector.
  3. Remove the nuts from the lift gate lock and handle.
  4. Remove the lift gate lock cylinder and let hang.

    5. Object Number: 886691 Size: SH
  5. Release the license plate lamp retaining tabs then pull the lift gate handle strait out.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 886691 Size: SH
  1. Position the lift gate handle to the lift gate ensuring that the license plate lamp retaining tabs are fully seated.
  2. Position the lift gate lock cylinder onto the lift gate studs.

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


    Object Number: 892451 Size: SH
  3. Install the nuts to the lift gate handle.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  4. Connect the electrical connector to the license plate lamp.
  5. Install the lift gate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .