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Liftgate Actuator Replacement

Fig 1: Liftgate Actuator
GM1848733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the bodyside trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Traverse with TB5)Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Traverse with TB4)Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Enclave with TB5)Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Enclave with TB4)Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Acadia with TB5)Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Acadia with TB4) .
  2. Disconnect the power liftgate actuator rod. Refer to Liftgate Actuator Rod Replacement .
1 Liftgate Close Actuator Control Module

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  2. Cut the tie strap, if equipped.
2 Liftgate Close Actuator Motor Control Module Bolt (Qty: 5)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
3 Liftgate Close Actuator Control Module
Procedure 
Reprogram liftgate module. Refer to Liftgate Calibration .