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Power Rear Gate Drive Unit: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • Side impact sensor (under the rear center seat) for the airbag system is located under the front center of the rear seat cushion. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed.
  1. Install the power rear gate drive unit.
    NOTE:
    • The power rear gate stay is installed on the RH side. For operation procedures, refer to the procedures for power rear gate drive unit LH.
    • Align the alignment mark on the body side with the arrow on the grommet side.

    Tightening torque: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

  2. Install the trim panel assembly D pillar LH and the trim panel assembly apron LH. (When the power rear gate drive unit LH is removed) Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>INSTALLATION .
  3. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .