Lift Gear & Link Rod Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Remove the left rear D-pillar trim from the vehicle. Refer to Body for the procedure.

Fig.8 Liftgate Gear Motor Assembly:

2. Remove the lift gear retaining bolts.
3. Remove the lift gear and rod from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the lift gear assembly and install the retaining bolts. Torque the bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the left rear D-pillar trim on the vehicle. Refer to Body for the procedure.

CAUTION: Torque link rod to liftgate attachment bolt to 250 in. lbs.. Care must be taken not to overtorque link rod bolt.