Power Rear Gate Drive Unit: Removal

NOTE: The power rear gate stay is installed on the RH side. For operation procedures, refer to the procedures for power rear gate drive unit LH.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the trim panel assembly apron LH and the trim panel rear pillar UPR LH. (When the power rear gate drive unit LH is removed) Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>REMOVAL .
Remove the power rear gate drive unit.

CAUTION: Do not remove the stop ring. Remove the power rear gate drive unit together with the bracket.

Disconnect the connector, and remove the harness grommet. (When the power rear gate drive unit LH is removed)

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Prevent the panel rear gate from closing using prop or the like.
CAUTION: If the prop comes off, operators may get injured and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to support the panel rear gate with secure material to prevent injury or damage.

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Remove the bolts, and then remove the power rear gate drive unit.

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