Description & Operation: Description: Components

1. Power Liftgate Module (PLGM)

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   PLGM is installed inside the left side luggage side trim in the back.

   PLGM operates two spindle drive motors.

   It also controls the anti-pinching function by analyzing the hall sensor and anti-pinch sensor in the spindle.

2. PLG Latch Assembly

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   PLG latch assembly consists of power latch (A) and power closing unit (B).

   PLG latch assembly is installed at the end of the liftgate and operates power lock/unlock mode under the PLGM control.

3. PLG Drive Unit

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   PLG spindle controls the liftgate's opening and closing using the torque of the motor inside.

   Recognize the liftgate's driving direction by sending motor's revolving direction signal inside of spindle to PLGM.

4. Anti-pinch Strip

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   APS(Anti-pinch strip) is installed on the left and right sides of the Liftgate and detects jamming of an object during Power Liftgate closing operation.

   When jamming is detected, PLGM will immediately reverse liftgate to full open status.

   Anti-pinch strip does not operate when liftgate is fully closed or fully open, is stationary or while opening.

5. Wireless Transmitter

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   Liftgate will start the Power Opening function when the Liftgate opening button on the wireless transmitter is pressed for more than 1.0 second.

   If the button is pressed shortly while the power liftgate is opening or closing, the power liftgate will stop its movement.

   If the button is pressed for 1.0 second while the power liftgate is opening or closing, the power liftgate will reverse its direction.

6. Side Crash Pad Switch

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   If the crash pad lower panel switch is pushed for 1.0 second, the liftgate will operate power opening or closing function.

   If the crash pad lower panel switch is pressed shortly while the power liftgate is opening or closing, the power liftgate will stop its movement.

   If the crash pad lower panel switch is pressed for 1.0 second while the power liftgate is opening or closing, the power liftgate will reverse its direction.

7. Power Liftgate Inner Switch

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   If the switch inside of the liftgate is pushed, the liftgate will start the power closing function.

8. Power Liftgate Buzzer

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When an obstacle is detected or power function is not performed properly in accordance to the user's order, the alarming buzzer will sound for 3 times.

And when power function is performed properly, the alarming buzzer will sound twice.