Liftgate Latch Remote Control

REMOVAL

NOTE: If equipped with power locks, perform steps one and eight.

1. Remove the liftgate lock actuator. For additional information, refer to Liftgate Lock Actuator.
2. Remove the liftgate window latch. For additional information, refer to Liftgate Latch.







3. Remove the vent panel.
1 Remove the pin-type retainers.
2 Remove the vent panel.







4. Disconnect the liftgate latch release rods.
1 Open the clips.
2 Disconnect the liftgate latch release rods.







5. Disconnect the liftgate handle rod.
1 Open the clip.
2 Disconnect the liftgate handle rod.







6. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod.
1 Open the clip.
2 Disconnect the lock cylinder rod.







7. Remove the liftgate latch remote control bolt.
8. Remove the liftgate latch remote control from the liftgate.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If equipped with power locks, perform steps one and two.

1. Install the latch remote control and (if equipped) the push button rod into the liftgate.
2. Install the liftgate lock actuator. For additional information, refer to Liftgate Lock Actuator.







3. Loosely install the liftgate latch remote control bolt.







4. Install the liftgate window latch.
1 Position the liftgate window latch.
2 Install the nuts.
3 Connect the electrical connector.

NOTE: Manually close the liftgate window latch to set the latch control rod length.







5. Connect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
1 Position the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
2 Close the clip.







6. Tighten the liftgate latch remote control bolt.







7. Connect the lock cylinder rod.
1 Position the lock cylinder rod.
2 Close the clip.







8. Connect the liftgate handle rod.
1 Position the liftgate handle rod.
2 Close the clip.

NOTE: Make sure the liftgate handle rod is not preloading the liftgate latch remote control. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.







9. Connect the liftgate latch release rods.
1 Position the liftgate latch release rods by pushing outboard to remove the slack.
2 Close the clips.

NOTE: Make sure the latch release rods are not preloading the liftgate latch remote control. They should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.







10. Install the vent panel.
1 Position the vent panel.
2 Install the pin-type retainers.
11. Adjust the liftgate window latch. For additional information, refer to Liftgate Window Latch, Adjustment. Adjustments







12. Install the liftgate watershield.
13. Install the liftgate trim panel.