Drive Unit, Power: Installation
- Check to be certain that the ball studs (1) on the liftgate trough and the liftgate are both in good condition and properly tightened. Tighten the ball studs to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the ball socket on the upper end of the power liftgate Power Drive Unit (PDU) (2) to the ball stud on the left liftgate opening trough.
- Using hand pressure, press the ball socket onto the ball stud until the retainer clip snaps into place.
- Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for the ball socket on the lower end of the PDU at the ball stud on the liftgate (4).
- Inspect to be certain that the retaining clip on each of the PDU ball socket ends is fully seated.
- Insert the PDU pigtail wire and connector through the clearance hole in the upper left liftgate opening trough and seat the grommet (3).
- Connect the PDU pigtail wire connector (1) to the body wire harness connector (2) on the inside of the trim panel.
- Install the trim onto the inside of the left quarter trim pillar/panel (3). Refer to PANEL, QUARTER TRIM, INSTALLATION .
- Remove the service support prop from the liftgate.
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector to the negative battery cable.
- Perform the Power Liftgate Learn/Relearn Cycle standard procedure.