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PTG Drive Unit

REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the third, fourth seat.
3. Remove the D pillar and luggage side trim.




4. Use a small screw driver to loosen clip (A). But do not remove power tailgate push rod (B).




5. Remove the power tail gate motor mounting bolts (3EA) and connectors (4EA). And then remove the power tail gate drive unit (A).

TORQUE : 0.22 - 0.27 N.m (0.022 - 0.027 kg.m)






NOTE: PTG drive unit bracket connector (B) does not need to be disconnected in this procedure.

6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Connect the connectors tightly
- Check the power tail gate for normal operation correctly

WARNING:
- A lost drive unit mounting bolt in the vehicle may make a noise.
- Don't operate the power tail gate when a push rod is removed.
- A learn cycle must be performed whenever the power is removed.
- Check the normal operating whenever a power tailgate component is removed or replaced. If the chime sound is heard, check the DTC, wiring harness connections.