POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) DRIVE UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Replacement part

Warning

•  If a malfunctioning power liftgate (PLG) drive unit is removed, the spring pressed into it may fly off and cause injury and damage to the vehicle. When removing a power liftgate (PLG) drive unit such as for one of the following malfunctions, perform the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit preparation. (See Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Preparation.)

―  The power liftgate (PLG) does not stop at the fully opened position and it gradually descends.

―  The power liftgate (PLG) drive unit is deformed or damaged for some reason such as the vehicle was in an accident.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Tonneau cover (with tonneau cover) (See TONNEAU COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Bass-box (with Bose^®) (See BASS-BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Sub-trunk (See SUB-TRUNK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Assist handle (rear) (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the positions shown in the figure.

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4.  Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clips from the roof panel.

5.  Partially peel back the headliner.

Caution

•  Peeling back the headliner without supporting it may cause the headliner to bend excessively and create a fold seam. Peel back the headliner while supporting it.

6.  Disconnect the connector.

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7.  Insert a remover tool into the position shown in the figure.

Warning

•  Remove the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit securing band using two people, one person supports the liftgate. If the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit securing band is removed without supporting the liftgate, it may fall off or close suddenly and cause injury.

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8.  Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the securing band.

9.  Remove the bolts.

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10.  Remove the grommets from the body panel.

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11.  Remove the wiring harnesses from the body panel.

12.  Remove the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit.

13.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Installation Note.)

Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Preparation

1.  Secure the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit with wire wrapped around both ends of the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit to prevent it from extending.

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Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Installation Note

1.  If the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit is to be reused, perform the following procedure.

(1)  Remove the packing remaining on the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit.

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(2)  Adhere new packing to the position shown in the figure.