Power Liftgate Module (PLGM)

REMOVAL 

HORIZONTAL POSITION 

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
2. Position the right rear quarter trim panel aside in the rear enough to gain access to the module. Refer to PANEL, QUARTER TRIM, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the Power LiftGate Module (PLGM).

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   1 - PLGM

   2 - Wire Harness Connectors

4. Depress the alignment mounting tab and lift up on the that section of the module and pull slightly aft to disengage the rear alignment mounting tabs.

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   1 - Mounting Tab

   2 - Alignment Mounting Tabs

5. Remove the PLGM from the vehicle.

VERTICAL POSITION 

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
2. Position the right rear quarter trim panel aside in the rear enough to gain access to the module. Refer to PANEL, QUARTER TRIM, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3. Remove the right rear wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, REAR WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
4. Remove the A/C line to body nut.
   NOTE:

   This step is necessary to prevent damage to the A/C lines in Step 7.

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   1 - Body Nut

   2 - Nut

5. Remove the rear floor distribution duct. Refer to DUCT, FLOOR DISTRIBUTION, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
6. Remove the rear ceiling distribution duct. Refer to DUCT, CEILING DISTRIBUTION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
7. Remove the two HVAC housing to inner quarter panel bolts.

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   1 - Inner Quarter Fastener

   2 - Inner Quarter Panel Bolts

   3 - HVAC Housing

8. Carefully pull the top of rear HVAC housing three inches away from the rear inner quarter panel to gain access to the blower motor fasteners and electrical connector.
   NOTE:

   Extending the HVAC housing greater than three inches from the rear inner quarter panel could result in damage to the A/C lines.

9. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the Power LiftGate Module (PLGM).

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   1 - Wire Harness Connectors

   2 - PLGM

   3 - Alignment Mounting Tab

10. Depress the alignment mounting tab and lift up on the that section of the module and pull slightly aft to disengage the upper alignment mounting tabs.

INSTALLATION 

HORIZONTAL 

Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.

• Verify that the rear alignment mounting tabs are engaged to the panel.
• Perform the liftgate calibration procedure. Refer to POWER LIFTGATE CALIBRATION .

VERTICAL 

Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.

• Verify that the alignment mounting tabs are engaged to the panel.
• Tighten the bolts securely.
• Perform the liftgate calibration procedure. Refer to POWER LIFTGATE CALIBRATION .