Flex Drive Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable.
2. Remove the side door trim panel from the vehicle. Refer to the Body section for the procedure.
3. Remove the weathershield. Refer to the Body section for the procedure.

Fig.19 Flex Drive E-Clip:

4. Remove the E-clip from the flex drive assembly.
5. Pull the flex drive straight out of the motor assembly.

Fig.17 Lower Hinge/Drive Assembly:

6. Remove the lower drive unit cover retaining screws and remove the cover.
7. Expand the flex drive collar, next to the lower drive unit until the flex drive can be pulled straight off the lower drive unit.
8. Remove the flex drive assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the flex drive assembly in the vehicle.
2. Install the flex drive on the lower drive unit. Push straight on until it snaps in place. It may be necessary to rotate drive unit gear slightly until the flex drive seats in place.
3. Install the lower drive unit cover and retaining screws.

Fig.21 Flex Drive Cable:

4. Install the flex drive in the motor assembly Line up the square shaped inner shaft and push straight on.
5. Install the E-clip on the flex drive assembly.
6. Install the weathershield. Refer to Body for the procedure.
7. Install the side door trim panel on the vehicle. Refer to Body for the procedure.
8. Connect the negative cable.