Power Rear Gate Drive Unit: Removal

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.

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.

Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
Remove the trim panel assembly apron LH and the trim panel assembly D pillar LH. (When the power rear gate drive unit LH is removed) 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. (When the power rear gate drive unit LH is removed)

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Prevent the panel 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 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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