Power

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Open the liftgate and remove the liftgate trim panel.

3. Disconnect the power latch electrical connector (Figure 1).






Figure 1 POWER LATCH ORIENTATION





4. Remove the power latch retaining bolts.

5. Disconnect the liftgate lock cylinder link rod (Figure 1) from the key cylinder or latch assembly. To disconnect from latch, rotate the plastic retaining clip 90° to unsnap clip from linkrod. Then pull link rod straight out of latch arm.

6. Remove the power latch from the vehicle.