Liftgate Actuator Rod Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Acadia, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Liftgate Actuator Rod

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the left side trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Acadia with TB5) , 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 (Acadia with TB4) , Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Enclave with TB4) .
1	Liftgate Actuator Rod WARNING: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury. Procedure Release the locking tabs on the actuator rod. Calibrate the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Calibration .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the left side trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Acadia with TB5) , 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 (Acadia with TB4) , Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Enclave with TB4) .

Liftgate Actuator Rod

WARNING:

When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Procedure

Release the locking tabs on the actuator rod.
Calibrate the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Calibration .