Link Rod

LINK ROD

WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM WHEN THE LINK ROD IS REMOVED OR DISCONNECTED. DAMAGE TO THE POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM WILL RESULT.

REMOVAL

NOTE: Lift the clips (1) only enough to release the link rod (2) from the ball studs (3).







1. Open the liftgate.
2. Using a small flat bladed tool (3), or equivalent, release the retaining clips (2) while pulling the ball socket (1) away from the ball stud (4).
3. Remove the link rod from the upper and lower ball studs.

INSTALLATION




1. Make sure the retaining clips (1) are seated into the ball socket (2) fully.
2. Install the support cylinder (2) over the ball studs (3) with the thin end connected to the body and the retaining clips snapping into place.
3. Perform the power liftgate learn cycle.