Power Liftgate Drive Unit - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Install the power liftgate drive unit assembly (3) onto the D-pillar (2).
2. Insure that the drive unit bracket mounting tab is properly seated into the hole on the D-Pillar (1).
3. Install the drive unit retaining bolts (4). Tighten the bolts to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the wire harness connector to the drive unit assembly.
5. If equipped, install the subwoofer, Speaker - Removal.





6. Install the left quarter trim panel (5).
a. Position the left quarter trim panel (5) into the vehicle.
b. Connect the auxiliary power outlet and power inverter (2) wire harness connectors (3) (if equipped).
c. Align the trim panel over the retaining slots on the inner quarter panel (1) and firmly snap into place.
d. Install the six quarter trim retaining screws.
e. Install the third row upper turning loop anchor bolt.
f. Install the third row lower seat belt webbing anchor (4).





7. Install the quarter trim bolster (5).
a. Position the quarter trim bolster (5) into the vehicle and slide the rear seat belt (3) into the slot.
b. Align the locating tabs (4) with the holes in the left quarter trim panel.
c. Carefully engage the quarter trim bolster upper retaining tabs (2) by inserting them into the left quarter trim panel and swinging the bottom edge of the bolster towards the left quarter trim.
d. Push the quarter trim bolster into the left quarter trim panel until the retaining clips (1) are fully seated.





8. Install the upper D-pillar trim.
a. Position the upper D-pillar trim into the liftgate opening.
b. Connect the power liftgate D-Pillar switch and third row power folding seat switch electrical connectors (3) (if equipped).
c. Carefully engage the upper D-pillar trim end tab (5) into the rear header trim plate.
d. Push the upper D-pillar trim onto the D-Pillar to engage the trim retaining clips (2).





9. Install the liftgate scuff plate.
a. Position the liftgate scuff plate (3) into the liftgate opening.
b. Carefully engage the scuff plate end tabs (4) into the left and right quarter trim panels (5).
c. Push the liftgate scuff plate down onto the liftgate opening to engage the scuff plate retaining clips (1).

10. Connect the battery negative cable.
11. Using an appropriate scan tool, check and erase any power liftgate control module diagnostic trouble codes.
12. Perform the power liftgate learn cycle, Programming and Relearning.
13. Verify power liftgate system operation.