Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Removal/Installation

POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) DRIVE UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

NOTE:
- If the negative battery cable is disconnected with the liftgate half opened, the clutch cannot be disengaged resulting in difficulty in opening/closing operation of the liftgate. Disconnect the negative battery cable with the liftgate in the fully open/close position.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk box

b. Seat side box (LH) Seat Side Box Removal/Installation

c. Trunk end trim Trunk End Trim Removal/Installation

d. Third-row seat Third-Row Seat Removal/Installation

e. Third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (LH) Third-Row Seat Belt Removal/Installation

f. Trunk side trim (LH) (See )

3. Revolve the outer joint in the direction of the arrow to disconnect from the PLG drive unit and the PLG slider.






4. Disconnect the PLG drive unit connector.

5. Remove the bolts.

6. Remove the PLG drive unit.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.