Trunk / Liftgate Switch: Service and Repair

OVERHEAD CONSOLE LIFTGATE SWITCH

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the overhead console assembly (3).
3. Using trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, pry the back edge of the power liftgate switch (1) up until the two retaining tabs (2) are fully released.
4. Tilt the power liftgate switch (1) up away from the overhead console assembly (3) until the mounting tab on the opposite side of the switch releases.
5. Remove the switch from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the power liftgate switch into the overhead console assembly so that the large retaining tab (2) is aligned with the large slot between the reading lamps.




2. Gently press the power liftgate switch (1) into the overhead console assembly (3) until the two small mounting tabs (2) have snapped securely into place.
3. Install the overhead console assembly (3).
4. Connect the battery negative cable.
5. Using an appropriate scan tool, check and erase any power liftgate control module diagnostic trouble codes.
6. Verify power liftgate system operation. Cycle the power liftgate through one complete open and close cycle, this will allow the power liftgate control module to relearn its cycle with the new components.