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Installation Procedure

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  1. With an assistant, install the lift gate to the vehicle.
    2. Fig 1: Installing Liftgate
    GM522132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the bolts that retain the lift gate to the body.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the lift gate struts. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate .
  4. Connect the washer fluid hose.
  5. Connect the electrical connectors, as needed.
  6. Install the roof rear header garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPER (TAHOE/YUKON/ESCALADE/SUBURBAN) or GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPER (AVALANCHE/ESCALADE EXT) .
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