Liftgate Drive Unit Motor: Removal
- Open the liftgate.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the left rear D-pillar trim panel from the vehicle. Refer to INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
for the procedure.
- Remove the power liftgate drive unit assembly from the vehicle. Refer to DRIVE UNIT
.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector from the motor assembly. Gently pry the retaining tabs apart until the connector comes free from the motor.
- Remove the three T25 motor retaining screws. See Fig 1 and remove the motor from the drive unit.
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.