GM 25771996
Hinge, Driver Side

Before replacing the liftgate hinges locate them with a pencil-marking method while keeping the liftgate in an open position. Take off the grommet from the upper right vehicle body corner and detach the electrical connector and washer hose. Unplug the electricity at both top left ports before pulling away the upper left grommet. Position your hands under the liftgate while letting it stay open and unscrew the liftgate assistance rods that attach to the top ball studs. Open the access panel doors in the header trim panel to reach the nuts that keep the liftgate hinge in place. Use support to lift the gate from the vehicle afterward remove the bolts attaching the hinges to the liftgate before disconnecting the hinges. Position the new liftgate hinges on the vehicle according to their location marks while adhering to all fastener safety guidelines. Utilize the bolts to attach the liftgate hinges to their locations and fasten all liftgate hinge nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft). Have someone assist you in replacing the liftgate while you fasten it with its factory-set nuts. Insert the header trim access doors then join both liftgate assist rods to their upper ball stud before taking off the liftgate support. Attach the upper left electric connectors then fit their grommet before joining electrical connections plus a washer hose to the right corner grommet installation. Finally, close the liftgate.

Before starting work open the liftgate to mark the hinge locations with grease pencil. You need to take out the grommet from the upper right side of your vehicle body before disconnecting both the electrical connector and washer hose. Move the grommet away from the upper left corner before unplugging both electrical cords. Steer the liftgate upward as you disconnect the liftgate support rods from their upper mounting points. Open the access panel doors under the header trim to take off the nuts secured to the liftgate hinge. Cooperatively take off the liftgate from the vehicle and detach the bolts locking the hinges to the liftgate before removing the hinges. Quicken installation by placing new liftgate hinges into the locations marked on the vehicle and fasten them to the liftgate using bolts before tightening the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft). With support put the liftgate back in place and tighten its hinge nuts for installation. Put the access doors back into place in the header trim panel and reconnect the liftgate assist rods to their upper ball studs before taking away the liftgate support. Starting at the upper left corner connect both power connections. Place the grommet in its slot on the top left, then join the electrical connector and washer hose in the upper right corner before installing the top right grommet. Finally, close the liftgate.

First, remove the push-in fasteners securing the fender sound insulator to the front fender and then take out the fender sound insulator.

Support the liftgate in the open position and detach the liftgate assist rods from the upper ball studs.

Ensure proper door adjustment without using the door striker.

Align the hinge to the marks made on the body during removal and install the hinge to body bolts, tightening them to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Align the pillar side of the hinge to the marks made during removal and install the hinge to the pillar.

Connect the two electrical connectors at the upper left corner, install the grommet there, then connect the electrical connector and washer hose at the upper right corner, followed by installing the grommet in that location.

Install the hinge to door bolts and also tighten them to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

Open the liftgate and mark the location of the hinges with a grease pencil.

Adjust the door and touch up any paint damage to the hinge and bolts with body color paint.