Power Liftgate Drive Unit
POWER LIFTGATE DRIVE UNITREMOVAL
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the link rod assembly (6) from the liftgate attachment point (7).
4. Remove the left rear D-pillar (1) trim panel from the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the wire harness connector (2) from the power liftgate drive unit assembly (3).
6. Remove the drive unit assembly retaining bolts (4).
7. Unhook the drive unit assembly (3) from the D-pillar (1) and remove the unit from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the power liftgate drive unit assembly (3) onto the D-pillar (1).
2. Install the drive unit retaining bolts (4). Torque the bolts to 39 N.m (28.5 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect the wire harness connector (2) to drive unit assembly (3).
4. Install the link rod assembly (6) onto the drive unit attachment point.
5. Install the left rear D-pillar (1) trim panel on the vehicle.
6. Install the link rod assembly (6) onto the liftgate attachment point (7).
7. Connect the battery negative cable.
8. Using an appropriate scan tool, check and erase any power liftgate control module diagnostic trouble codes.
9. Perform the power liftgate learn cycle.
10. Verify power liftgate system operation.