Liftgate Close Actuator Motor Replacement

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Fig 1: Liftgate Close Actuator Motor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Standard Wheelbase w/E61) , Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Extended Wheelbase w/E61) , Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Extended Wheelbase w/o E61) , Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Standard Wheelbase w/o E61) . Remove the liftgate actuator rod. Refer to Liftgate Actuator Rod Replacement (Except Avalanche and EXT Escalade) .
1	Power Liftgate Actuator Motor Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 8 N.m (71 lb in)
2	Power Liftgate Actuator Motor Disconnect the electrical connector. Reprogram the power liftgate motor replacement. Refer to Control Module References .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Standard Wheelbase w/E61) , Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Extended Wheelbase w/E61) , Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Extended Wheelbase w/o E61) , Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Standard Wheelbase w/o E61) .
Remove the liftgate actuator rod. Refer to Liftgate Actuator Rod Replacement (Except Avalanche and EXT Escalade) .

Power Liftgate Actuator Motor Bolt (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
8 N.m (71 lb in)

Power Liftgate Actuator Motor

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Reprogram the power liftgate motor replacement. Refer to Control Module References .