Drive Unit: Installation: Installation
- Position the power liftgate drive unit assembly (1) into the vehicle.
- Position the drive unit assembly lower mounting bracket onto the cargo floor stud (3).
- Hook the drive unit assembly upper mounting bracket onto the D-pillar (2).
- Install the drive unit retaining nut (4). Tighten the nut to 28.5 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
- Install the drive unit retaining bolts (5). Tighten the bolts to 28.5 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the wire harness connector to the drive unit assembly (1).
- Install the left quarter trim panel. Refer to Body/Interior/PANEL, Quarter Trim - Installation .
- Install the left rear D-pillar trim panel. Refer to Body/Interior/PANEL, D-Pillar Trim - Installation .
- Install the link rod assembly. See Electrical - Power Systems/Power Liftgate/ROD, Link - Installation for the appropriate procedure.
- Connect the battery negative cable.
- Using an appropriate scan tool, check and erase any power liftgate control module diagnostic trouble codes.
- Perform the power liftgate learn cycle. See Electrical - Power Systems/Power Liftgate - Standard Procedure .
- Verify power liftgate system operation.