LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Chrysler >> 2005 >> PT Cruiser Base, 2D Convertible, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 139 (Power Liftgate System) >> Liftgate Motor >> Installation
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Liftgate Motor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2005 Dodge Caravan, and 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Using the motor housing tab, hook the liftgate motor assembly on the D-pillar.
  2. Install the three motor assembly retaining bolts. Torque the two rear most bolts first to 9.5 N.m (85 in. lbs.). Torque the remaining bolt next to the window actuator to 9.5 N.m (85 in. lbs.).
  3. Connect the liftgate motor assembly electrical connector.
  4. Install the D-pillar trim panel on the vehicle, (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION) .
  5. Connect the battery negative cable.
  6. Using an appropriate scan tool, check any erase any power liftgate control module diagnostic trouble codes related to the door motor assembly.
  7. Verify power liftgate system operation. Cycle the power liftgate through one complete open and close cycle, this will allow the power liftgate control module to relearn its cycle with the new components.