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System Components

  1. PLG Unit
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    PLG unit is located in rear left luggage side trim.

    PLG drive unit drive the two actuators (Spindles) by measuring the driving motors.

    PLG unit also controls anti trap functions by hall sensor analysis in the anti-pinch strip.

  2. PLG Latch Assembly
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    PLG latch assembly is consist of Power Latch (A) and Power Closing Unit (B).

    Power latch is located in the lower part of liftgate panel.

  3. PLG Spindle
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    PLG spindle open and close the liftgate by driving the motor.

  4. Anti-Pinch Strip
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    During power closing or cinching, the PLG system shall reverse to full open if an anti-pinch strip signal is received.

    However, the anti-pinch strips will not work when the Liftgate is idle in the full closed, full open, or stopped positions.

  5. SMK (Smart key)
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    Push the power liftgate open of the SMK more than 0.5s to open the power liftgate. Power Open operation shall be

    reversed when an additional Open/Close signal is received during power opening.

  6. Interior Switch
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  7. Liftgate inner switch
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  8. Liftgate buzzer
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    When a power operation cannot be performed as requested or an obstacle has been detected.