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Installation Procedure

  1. GM5643829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Compartment Lift Window (1) - Install

  2. GM5643828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With aid of assistance, lift and slid the rear compartment lift window (1) to the right and onto the hinge pins (2).

  3. GM5643826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the liftgate hinge pin retainers (1).

  4. GM5656870Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the rear compartment lift window strut (1) at window [2x].

  5. GM5643467Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Window Defroster Electrical Connector (2) - Connect [2x]

  6. Rear Window Defroster Electrical Connector Trim Cover (1) - Install [2x]
  7. GM5552499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear End Spoiler(2) - Install

  8. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  9. Rear End Spoiler Bolt(1) - Install and tighten [11x] - Fastener Specifications
  10. GM5552498Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear End Spoiler Bolt(1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications

  11. Close the rear compartment lid.
  12. GM5608543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Open the liftgate.

  13. Connect all electrical connectors.
  14. Rear Window Washer Nozzle Hose Extension - Connect
  15. Connect the liftgate upper panel grommet.
  16. Engage the retaining clips (2) at the rear underside of the headlining trim panel (1).
  17. Headlining Trim Panel(1) - Install
  18. GM5573150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding(1) - Reposition

  19. GM5573149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications

  20. GM5572493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Tether Retaining Clip (2) - Install

  21. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Bolt(1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  22. GM5572488Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Position the body side rear window garnish molding tether in the same position as before molding removal.

    Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding(1) - Install

  23. GM5591930Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding(1) - Reposition

  24. GM5591929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt(1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications

  25. GM5591928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Tether Retaining Clip (2) - Install

  26. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Bolt(1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  27. GM5591927Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding(1) - Install

  28. GM5577842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Liftgate Weatherstrip(1) - Reposition