POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) DRIVE UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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  Note
  • The PLG drive unit has the following 2 types:
    ― Type A: PLG drive unit and PLG slider can be disassembled.
    ― Type B: Integrated PLG drive unit and PLG slider.

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TYPE A

  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:

  (1) Trunk box (See TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (2) Seat side box (LH) (See SEAT SIDE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

  (4) Third-row seat (See THIRD-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (5) Third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (LH) (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (6) Trunk side trim (LH) (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

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

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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.

TYPE B

  Note
  • The PLG drive unit are integrated into the PLG slider.
  • For the PLG drive unit removal/installation, refer to the PLG slider removal/installation. (See POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) SLIDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)