POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) DRIVE UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

• If a malfunctioning power liftgate (PLG) drive unit is removed, the spring pressed into it may fly off and cause injury and damage to the vehicle. Perform power liftgate (PLG) drive unit preparation when a malfunctioning power liftgate (PLG) drive unit such as the following is removed. (See Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Preparation.)

? Power liftgate (PLG) does not stop at the fully opened position and it gradually descends.

? The power liftgate (PLG) drive unit is deformed or damaged due to some reasons such as the vehicle has an accident.

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2. Remove the following parts:

(1) Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2) Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3) Trunk side pocket (See TRUNK SIDE POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4) Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5) Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6) Third-row seat cushion (See THIRD-ROW SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7) Third-row seat back component (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BACK COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8) Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9) D-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10) Upper anchor installation bolt on the second-row seat belt (See SECOND-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11) C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(12) Assist handle (rear) (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Note

• There are two types of headliner. Verify the headliner shape before performing the procedures.

3. Remove the fasteners. (Type A)

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4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of the arrow, and detach the clips. (Type B)

5. Partially peel back the headliner.

Caution

• If the headliner is peeled back excessively, the headliner could become creased. Be careful not to peel back the headliner excessively.

6. Disconnect the connector.

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Warning

• Remove the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit securing band using two people, one person supports the liftgate. If the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit securing band is removed without supporting the liftgate, it may fall off or close suddenly and cause injury.

7. Insert the remover tool in the position shown in the figure.

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8. Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the band.

9. Remove the bolts.

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10. Remove the grommet secured to the vehicle body.

11. Pull the wiring harness out of the vehicle body.

12. Remove the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit.

13. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Installation Note.)

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2. Remove the following parts:

(1) Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2) Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3) Trunk side pocket (See TRUNK SIDE POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4) Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5) Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6) Third-row seat cushion (See THIRD-ROW SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7) Third-row seat back component (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BACK COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8) Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Disconnect the connector.

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Warning

4. Insert the remover tool in the position shown in the figure.

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5. Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the band.

6. Remove the bolts.

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7. Remove the grommet secured to the vehicle body.

8. Pull the wiring harness out of the vehicle body.

9. Remove the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Installation Note.)

Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Preparation

1. Secure the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit with wire wrapped around both ends of the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit to prevent it from extending.

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Power Liftgate (PLG) Drive Unit Installation Note

1. When a power liftgate (PLG) drive unit is to be reused, perform the following procedure:

(1) Remove the packing remaining on the power liftgate (PLG) drive unit.

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(2) Affix new packing to the position shown in the figure.