For 1990-2009 cars

## Rear Compartment Lid Replacement Oldsmobile

### Removal Procedure

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Place a protective covering over the adjacent panels.
2. Remove the high mounted stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
3. Remove the rear compartment latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
4. Remove the rear compartment applique. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Applique Replacement .
5. Remove the rear compartment backup lamp assembly. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement .
6. Remove the rear compartment license plate lamp assembly.
7. Remove the rear lid lock cylinder. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement .
8. Remove the rear compartment lid spoiler, if equipped. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement in Lighting Systems.
9. Remove the wiring harness from the rear compartment lid.
10. Remove the overslam bumper (1) from the rear compartment lid.
11. With an assistant, remove the bolts which secure the lid to the hinges.
12. Remove the rear compartment lid, with an assistant.

### Installation Procedure

1. With an assistant, position the rear compartment lid to the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the bolts that secure the rear compartment lid to the hinges.

Tighten
Tighten the rear compartment lid to hinge bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

3. Use a length of wire to route the wire harness through the new compartment lid.
4. Pull the wire through the rear compartment lid until the harness is positioned within the rear compartment lid.
5. Install the overslam bumper (1) onto the rear compartment lid.
6. Install the rear lid lock cylinder. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement .
7. Install the rear lid backup lamp assembly. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement .
8. Install the rear compartment lid applique. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Applique Replacement .
9. Install the rear compartment latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
10. Install the high mounted stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
11. Install the rear compartment license plate lamp assembly.
12. Install the rear compartment lid spoiler. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement in Lighting Systems.

## Rear Compartment Lid Replacement Pontiac

### Removal Procedure

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Place a protective covering over the adjacent body panels.
2. Remove the high mounted stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
3. Remove the rear compartment latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
4. Remove the rear compartment applique. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Applique Replacement .
5. Remove the rear compartment backup lamp assembly. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement .
6. Remove the rear compartment license plate lamp assembly.
7. Remove the rear compartment lid spoiler, if equipped. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement in Lighting Systems.
8. Remove the rear lid lock cylinder. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement .
9. Remove the overslam bumper from the rear compartment lid.
10. Disconnect the rear compartment wire harness from the components that are attached to the rear compartment lid.
11. With an assistant, remove the rear compartment lid to hinge bolts (2).
12. Remove the rear compartment lid (1), with an assistant.

### Installation Procedure

1. With an assistant, position the rear compartment lid (1) to the hinges.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the bolts (2) to the rear compartment lid.

Tighten
Tighten the rear compartment lid to hinge bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

3. Adjust the rear compartment lid as necessary.
4. Use a length of wire to route the wire harness through the new compartment lid.
5. Pull the wire through the rear compartment lid until the harness is positioned within the rear compartment lid.
6. Install the overslam bumper (1) onto the rear compartment lid.
7. Install the rear lid lock cylinder. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement .
8. Install the rear lid backup lamp assembly. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement .
9. Install the rear compartment lid applique. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Applique Replacement .
10. Install the rear compartment latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
11. Install the high mounted stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
12. Install the rear compartment lid spoiler. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement in Lighting Systems.
13. Install the rear compartment license plate lamp assembly.