Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
Liftgate Latch
8. Release door latch rod retainer and remove liftgate latch release rod from rear license plate housing and bracket.
9. Remove license plate light sockets from rear license plate housing and bracket by twisting one-quarter turn and lifting bulb and socket out of rear
license plate housing and bracket.
10. Disconnect electrical connectors for lock actuator and liftgate open switch at rear license plate housing and bracket.
11. Remove three nuts retaining rear license plate housing and bracket to liftgate. Remove rear license plate housing and bracket from liftgate.
12. Remove three retaining nuts and remove actuator mounting bracket from rear license plate housing and bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow procedure in reverse order.
2. Transfer existing parts onto new rear license plate housing and bracket.
3. Tighten retaining nuts for rear license plate housing and bracket to 3-4 Nm (27-35 lb-in).
4. Tighten retaining nuts for liftgate lock to 6-8 Nm (54-70 lb-in).
5. Tighten retaining nuts for rear reflector and socket to 1-2 Nm (9-17 lb-in).
