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from the mounting sphere. Do not try to remove the (3) Remove the link rod from the liftgate mounting sphere by gently pulling off. (4) Remove the D-pillar trim from the vehicle. Refer to the Body section for the procedure. (5) Remove the link rod from the drive unit mounting sphere by gently pulling off. INSTALLATION (1) Install the drive unit end of the link rod on its mounting sphere by gently pushing straight on. (2) Push the plastic retainer down to lock the mechanism in position. (3) Install the D-pillar trim on the vehicle. Refer to the Body section for the procedure. (4) Install the liftgate end of the link rod on its mounting sphere by gently pushing straight on. (5) Push the plastic retainer down to lock the mechanism in position. (6) Close the liftgate and check for proper power liftgate operation. POWER LATCH DESCRIPTION Vehicles equipped with a power liftgate, utilize a power cinch/release latch. This latch performs the The power latch cannot be adjusted or repaired. The power latch assembly can be replaced as a com- OPERATION Operating on hardwired inputs from the power lift- gate control module, the latch mounted actuator and latched position. The actuator also releases the liftgate from the primary closed and NOTE: Power latch “Cinching” will become disabled REMOVAL (1) Open the liftgate. ative battery cable. (3) Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to the Body section for the procedure. (4) Disconnect the power latch electrical connector. (5) Remove the power latch retaining bolts (Fig. 8) and remove the latch assembly from the liftgate. INSTALLATION (1) Install the power latch retaining bolts. Torque to 11 N·m (95 in. lbs.). (2) Connect the power latch electrical connector and secure the wire harness push pin retainers. (3) Connect the negative battery cable. erase any power liftgate control module diagnostic (5) Verify power liftgate system and power cinch / release latch operation. Cycle the power liftgate (6) Verify power liftgate manual operation. Pull door open using exterior liftgate handle switch. (7) Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to the Body section for the procedure. Fig. 8 CS Power Latch Retaining Bolts 1 - Latch Assembly CS POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM 8N - 13 LINK ROD (Continued) |