Engage Actuator

Liftgate Gear Motor Assembly:

The 12 volt engage actuator provides the engagement and disengagement of the liftgate gear motor to the lift gear by way of an over center link, activated by a lever.

The engage actuator is a serviceable component and cannot be repaired, if found to be inoperative it must be replaced.

The engage actuators normal position is disengaged. When a power liftgate open or close command is generated from any of the command switches, the power liftgate control module signals the engage actuator to move its lever to the engaged position. This engages the gear motor to the lift gear, so when the motor turns the lift gate moves upward or downwards depending on its current position.

During a manual liftgate open or close cycle the engage actuator is disengaged, allowing unrestricted liftgate movement.