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 the procedure in this article.
Disconnect the wire harness connector from the motor assembly. Gently pry the retaining tabs apart until the connector comes free from the motor.

Fig 1: Removing Power Liftgate Motor Retaining Screws
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Remove the three T25 motor retaining screws and remove the motor from the drive unit. See Fig 1.