Power Trunk / Liftgate Lock Actuator: Service and Repair

DOOR INSIDE MANUAL RELEASE ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Move the seat to the rear position.




2. Remove both trim plugs from the fastener sockets (1) of the floor mounted door release.
3. Remove the pushpin (2) from the front seat riser cover. The cover is nearest to the floor mounted door release.
4. Tilt the seat riser cover forward for clearance to the rear fastener of the door release.
5. Remove both fasteners (1) from the door release.




6. Remove the fasteners (1) from the backside of the door release actuator.




7. Separate the release halves, and unseat the cable sheath (2) from the housing.

IMPORTANT: Note the position of the cable sheath end in the actuator housing for installation reference.

8. Rotate the door release towards the rear, while guiding the cable between the actuator halves.
9. Disengage the cable end (1) from the latch actuating lever.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. With the door release actuator facing the rear, engage the cable end (1) to the release actuating lever.
2. Rotate the door release assembly forward, while guiding the cable between the actuator halves.

3. IMPORTANT: Position the cable sheath end in the molded fingers of the actuator housing.

Position the cable sheath (2) in the actuator, and join the halves.




4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Install the fasteners (1) to the backside of the door release actuator.

Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

5. Position the door release actuator to the door sill.




6. Install both fasteners (1) to the door release.

Tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Install both fastener trim plugs (1) to the door release actuator.
8. Align the seat riser cover to the hole in the riser. Fasten the pushpin (2).