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Power Trunk / Liftgate Control Module: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the left D-pillar trim panel from the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the wire harness connections from the power liftgate motor assembly.

Power Liftgate Control Module:




4. Remove the screw holding the power liftgate control module to the D-pillar.
5. Remove the power liftgate control module from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the Power Liftgate (PLG) control module on the D-pillar and install retaining screw.
2. Connect the wire harness connections to the PLG control module. Be certain to slide connector locks to the locked position.
3. Install the D-pillar trim panel on the vehicle.
4. Connect the battery negative cable.
5. Using an appropriate scan tool, check and erase any PLG control module diagnostic trouble codes.
6. Verify PLG system operation. Cycle the PLG through one complete open and close cycle, this will allow the PLG control module to relearn its cycle with the new components.