Power Trunk / Liftgate Lock Actuator: Service and Repair

BACK DOOR

SPINDLE UNIT : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Support back door using a suitable tool.

WARNING:
Bodily injury may occur if the back door is not supported properly when removing the back door spindle unit.
2.Remove rear pillar finisher. Refer to "REAR PILLAR FINISHER : Removal and Installation" Rear Pillar Finisher.
3.Remove back pillar finisher. Refer to "BACK PILLAR FINISHER : Removal and Installation" Back Pillar Finisher.
4.Remove luggage side upper finisher. Refer to "LUGGAGE SIDE UPPER FINISHER : Removal and Installation" Luggage Side Upper Finisher.
5.Position aside headliner and disconnect the harness connector from spindle unit.
6.Remove the metal clip located on the connection between spindle unit and the stud ball (body side) by using a suitable tool to release the clip to the side and then toward front.
7.Disengage the stud ball from the spindle unit (back door side) then remove spindle unit.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- When reusing stud ball, always apply locking sealant before installing stud ball to back door.
- After installation, check back door open/close, lock/unlock operation.