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Power Liftgate Initialization

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NOTE: Battery power must be removed from the Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM) for 20 seconds before the LTM enters the initialization mode.

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    Disconnect the battery or remove the LTM fuse(s).

  1. 2.

    Wait 20 seconds and reconnect the battery or reinstall the LTM fuse(s).

  1. 3.

    If liftgate is not already in the fully closed position, manually close and fully latch the power liftgate.

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    NOTE: If the power liftgate does not open during this step, refer to the Symptom Chart in Power Liftgate .

    Open the power liftgate by using a RKE transmitter or the front power liftgate switch.

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    Once the power liftgate is fully open, close the power liftgate using a RKE transmitter or the front power liftgate switch.