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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 318868 Size: SH
  1. Raise the rear compartment lid.
  2. Place the protective coverings over the adjacent body panels.
  3. Use a grease pencil to mark the hinge to the rear compartment lid for the location at installation.
  4. Disconnect all electrical connectors from the rear compartment lid harness.
  5. Remove the rubber height adjustment bumpers.
  6. Remove the rear compartment lid latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
  7. Remove the rear spoiler, if equipped. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 318869 Size: SH
  8. Remove the nuts from the rear compartment lid hinges with an assistant.
  9. Remove the rear compartment lid with an assistant.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 318869 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear compartment lid to the hinges with an assistant.
  2. Install the nuts to the rear compartment lid hinges.

    3. Do not torque the nuts until after the lid has been aligned.

  3. Align the rear compartment lid for even gaps.

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

  4. Tighten the rear compartment lid hinge nuts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the rubber height adjustment bumpers.

    6. Important: When installing a new compartment lid, use mechanics wire to pull the wiring harness into position.

  6. Install the rear compartment lid wiring harness to the rear compartment lid.

    7. Object Number: 318868 Size: SH
  7. Install the rear compartment lid latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
  8. Connect the electrical connectors to the electrical components on the rear compartment lid.
  9. Install the rear spoiler, if equipped. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement .

    10. Object Number: 318871 Size: SH
  10. Remove the protective coverings.
  11. Adjust the rear compartment height by turning the black rubber bumpers by hand.
  12. Close the rear compartment lid.