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Liftgate Drive Unit Motor: Removal

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the left rear D-pillar trim panel from the vehicle. Refer to D-PILLAR TRIM .
  4. Remove the power liftgate drive unit assembly from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .
  5. 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
    G03572375Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Remove the three T25 motor retaining screws (Fig 1) and remove the motor from the drive unit.