Removal

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the left rear D-pillar trim from the vehicle.

3. Manually engage the actuator link rod, this must be done to access one of the engage actuator retaining screws.

4. Remove the two engage actuator retaining screws (Figure 1).






Figure 1 LIFTGATE GEAR MOTOR ASSEMBLY





5. Disconnect the engage actuator electrical connector and remove the engage actuator from the vehicle.