Power Rear Gate Drive Unit: Removal

NOTE: The power rear gate stay is installed on the LH side. For operation procedures, refer to the procedures for power rear gate drive unit RH.

Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the trim panel assembly D pillar RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Rear Quarter Trim>REMOVAL .

Remove the power rear gate drive unit.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the stop ring for the power rear gate drive unit. If the stop ring is removed, replace the power rear gate drive unit with a new part.
Remove the power rear gate drive unit together with the bracket.

Disconnect the connector, and remove the harness grommet.

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Prevent the panel COMPL rear gate from closing using prop or the like.

CAUTION: If the prop comes off, operators may get injured and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to support the panel COMPL rear gate with secure material to prevent injury or damage.

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Remove the bolts, and then remove the power rear gate drive unit.

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