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Power Liftgate Initialization: Initialization

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  1. Disconnect the battery or remove the RGTM fuse(s). Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
  2. NOTE: Remove the battery power from the RGTM for 20 seconds before entering initialization mode.

    Wait 20 seconds and reconnect the battery or reinstall the RGTM fuse(s). Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT

  3. If the liftgate is not already in the fully closed position, manually close and fully latch the power liftgate.
  4. NOTE: If equipped, make sure the power liftgate system is turned ON in the message center before performing this step.
    NOTE: If the power liftgate does not open during this step, refer to the Symptom Chart  to diagnose the inoperative power liftgate.

    Power open the liftgate by using a programmed RKE transmitter or the front control switch.

  5. Once the liftgate is fully open, power close the liftgate by using a programmed RKE transmitter or the front power liftgate control switch.
  6. Carry-out the RGTM self-test.
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