Drive Unit: Removal: Removal
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- Open the liftgate.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Remove the link rod assembly from the liftgate attachment point. See Removal
.
- Remove the left rear D-pillar trim panel from the vehicle. Refer to Body/Interior/PANEL, D-Pillar Trim - Removal
.
- Remove the left quarter trim panel. Refer to Body/Interior/PANEL, Quarter Trim - Removal
.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector from the power liftgate drive unit assembly (1).
- Remove the drive unit assembly retaining bolts (5).
- Remove the drive unit assembly retaining nut (4).
- Unhook the drive unit assembly (1) from the D-pillar (2) and remove the unit from the vehicle.