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Power Rear Gate Drive Unit: Installation

CAUTION: Side impact sensor (under the rear center seat) for the airbag system is located under the front center of the rear seat cushion. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed.
  1. Connect the power rear gate drive unit connector. (When the power rear gate drive unit is replaced with a new part)
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  2. Install the power rear gate drive unit.
    NOTE:
    • The power rear gate stay is installed on the RH side. For operation procedures, refer to the procedures for power rear gate drive unit LH.
    • Align the arrow on the harness grommet with the alignment mark on the body side.
    • When the power rear gate drive unit is installed, install the bolts on the rear gate panel side first.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

  3. Install the trim panel assembly D pillar LH and the trim panel assembly apron LH. (When the power rear gate drive unit LH is removed) Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Rear Quarter Trim>INSTALLATION .
  4. Install the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to SEATS>Rear Seat>INSTALLATION .
  5. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
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