Power Liftgate (PLG) Arm Removal/Installation

POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) ARM 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. Rear scuff plate inner (LH) Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

g. Trunk side trim (LH) (See )

h. Roof side trim (LH) Roof Side Trim Removal/Installation

i. Second-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (LH) Second-Row Seat Belt Removal/Installation

j. C-pillar trim (LH) C-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

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

l. D-pillar trim (LH) D-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

3. Disconnect the PLG arm band with using the flat blade screwdriver.






4. Remove the PLG arm.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.