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Power Liftgate Rod





Removal and Installation









1. Remove the LH quarter trim panel.

2. Unclip the power liftgate rod from the motor assembly.
- Squeeze the clip as shown to release and position upward on the rod assembly.





3. Remove the cover and the power liftgate rod-to-liftgate retaining nut.
- To install, apply threadlock to the threads of fastener and tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).





4. Remove the power liftgate rod-to-bracket bolt and the power liftgate rod assembly.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Initialize the power liftgate. For additional information, refer to Power Liftgate Initialization Programming and Relearning.