Drive Unit
REMOVAL1. Open the liftgate.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the link rod assembly from the liftgate attachment point. Refer to Link Rod removal procedure.
4. Remove the left rear D-pillar trim panel from the vehicle. Refer to the Body section for the procedure.
5. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the power liftgate drive unit assembly. Compress the locking tab until the two connector halves can be pulled straight apart.
CAUTION: Do not let the drive unit bolt retainers drop into the body cavity. Rattles and customer complaints could result.
6. Remove the power drive unit retaining bolts.
7. Unhook the drive unit assembly from the D-pillar and remove the unit from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the drive unit assembly on the D-pillar.
2. Install the power drive unit retaining bolts. Torque the bolts to 250 in. lbs. (28 Nm).
3. Connect the wire harness connector on the power liftgate drive unit assembly.
4. Install the link rod assembly on the drive unit attachment point. Refer to the Link Rod installation procedure.
5. Install the left rear D-pillar trim panel on the vehicle. Refer to the Body section for the procedure.
6. Install the link rod assembly on the liftgate attachment point. Refer to the Link Rod installation procedure.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Using an appropriate scan tool, check and erase any power liftgate control module diagnostic trouble codes related to the door motor assembly.
9. 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.