Transverse Bracket Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left D-pillar trim from the vehicle. Refer to Body for the procedure.
3. Disconnect the gear motor assembly electrical connector and disengage retaining pushpin.
4. Loosen the gear motor assembly retaining bolts to allow room for transverse bracket to be removed.

Fig.7 Liftgate Gear Motor Assembly:

5. Remove the transverse bracket retaining bolts.
6. Remove the transverse bracket from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the transverse bracket in the vehicle. Be certain the transverse bracket is properly positioned. The bracket should just touch the engage actuator arm and be positioned between the actuator arm and the motor housing.
2. Torque the transverse bracket retaining bolts to the gear motor assembly to 9.5 Nm (85 in. lbs.). Do not tighten the transverse bracket retaining bolt, located under the window actuator at this time.
3. Torque the gear motor assembly retaining bolts to 9.5 Nm (85 in. lbs.).
4. Torque the final transverse bracket retaining bolt to 9.5 Nm (85 in. lbs.).
5. Connect the gear motor assembly electrical connector and engage retaining pushpin.
6. Install the appropriate D-pillar trim from the vehicle. Refer to Body for the procedure.