Engage Actuator Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left rear D-pillar trim from the vehicle. Refer to Body for the procedure.
3. Using your hand manually engage the actuator link rod, this must be done to access one of the engage actuator retaining screws.

Fig.8 Liftgate Gear Motor Assembly:

4. Remove the two engage actuator retaining screws.
5. Disconnect the engage actuator electrical connector and remove the engage actuator from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the engage actuator and connect the engage actuator electrical connector.
2. Install the two engage actuator retaining screws.
3. Manually disengage the actuator.
4. Install the left rear D-pillar trim on the vehicle. Refer to Body for the procedure.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Using an appropriate scan tool, check and erase any power liftgate control module diagnostic trouble codes.
7. Verify power liftgate system and engage actuator operation Cycle the power liftgate through one complete open and close cycle.