Rendezvous AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7 (2004)
12.
Position the outer metal strap (3) to the outside of the liftgate as shown.
13.
While holding the outer metal strap (1) in position, mark the location of the two holes (2) in the center of the strap on the liftgate with a pencil.
Remove the outer metal strap.
14.
Using a 5/16 inch drill bit, drill holes in the liftgate at the two locations marked in the previous step.
15.
Position the outer metal strap to the liftgate and hold it in place with a couple of pieces of masking tape.
Important
The above illustration shows the inside of the liftgate with the latch removed (1) and with the inner metal "Z" strap (2) installed.
16.
Install the inner metal "Z" strap (2) as shown inside the opening in the liftgate where the latch is located.
17.
While holding the "Z" strap in position, install the two bolts through the holes of the outer metal strap, the liftgate, and into the weld nuts on the
"Z" strap. Align the outer metal strap to the liftgate.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
Important
Before making the holes in the next step, make sure that each section of the outer metal strap is flush to the liftgate. Starting at the center, apply
pressure to the right side of the strap, working your way outwards towards the end. As you pass each hole, mark its location on the liftgate with
the pencil. Repeat this procedure on the left side of the strap.
18.
Using a pencil, mark the location of the remaining six holes in the outer metal strap.
19.
Using a 3/16 inch drill bit, drill holes in the liftgate at the six locations marked in the previous step.
Important
A standard type rivet gun will be required for installing the rivets in the next step.
20.
Beginning on the right side of the outer metal strap, and using the rivets supplied in the kit, attach the strap to the liftgate at the three drilled holes
in the order listed below.
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Inboard rivet
A. Center rivet
B. Outboard rivet
