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Liftgate Actuator Switch Replacement L48

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the liftgate.

  2. Object Number: 1937091  Size: SH
  3. Remove the lock trim panel.
  4. • Disconnect the clip.
    • Remove the bolt.

    Object Number: 1937100  Size: LF
  5. Remove the luggage shade brackets (3) - left side.
  6. Remove the upper liftgate garnish molding (2) - left side.
  7. Release the 4 clips.

  8. Remove the luggage shade brackets (3) - right side.
  9. Remove the upper liftgate garnish molding (2) - right side.
  10. Release the 4 clips.

  11. Remove the liftgate inner lower trim panel.
  12. Release the 8 clips.


    Object Number: 1938369  Size: LH
  13. Remove the liftgate applique.
  14. • Disconnect the wiring harness plug.
    • Remove the 6 nuts (1).
    • Remove the liftgate applique (arrows).

    Object Number: 1936110  Size: SH
  15. Remove the center plug from the liftgate applique.
  16. • Remove the plug.
    • Remove the plug with the wiring harness from the guide (arrow).

    Object Number: 1942304  Size: SH
  17. Remove the liftgate actuator switch.
  18. • Remove the 2 guides (arrow).
    • Remove the switch with the full wiring harness.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the liftgate lock actuator switch.
  2. • Lock the 2 guides.
    • Install the switch with the full wiring harness.
    • Position the wiring harness.
  3. Install the center plug in the liftgate panel mounting.
  4. Secure the plug.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the liftgate applique.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the 6 nuts to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

  7. Connect the wiring harness plug.
  8. Install the liftgate lower trim panel.
  9. Install the 8 clips.

  10. Install the lock trim panel.
  11. Install the clip.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  12. Install the upper interior paneling - right side.
  13. Install the 4 clips.

  14. Install the luggage shade bracket - right side.
  15. Install the upper liftgate garnish molding - left side.
  16. Install the 4 clips.

  17. Install the luggage shade bracket - left side.
  18. Close the liftgate.

Liftgate Actuator Switch Replacement L08

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 1942039  Size: LH

    Important: The center fastening bolts are installed from outside with additional locking compound.

  3. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
  4. • Disconnect the wiring harness plug (2).
    • Remove the 6 nuts (1).

    Object Number: 1942127  Size: LF
  5. Remove the actuator switch from the liftgate panel.
  6. • Remove the 2 bolts from the guide (arrow).
    • Disconnect the wiring harness plug (2).
    • Disconnect the wiring harness.
    • Remove the 2 retaining lugs (1).
    • Remove the switch.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the switch in the liftgate panel.
  2. • Install in the switch.
    • Connect the wiring harness.
    • Connect the wiring harness plug.
    • Install the 2 bolts into the guide.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the liftgate applique panel.
  4. Connect the wiring harness plug.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 6 nuts to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

  5. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .