FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Description







DESCRIPTION





WARNING: Never attempt to operate the power liftgate system when the link rod is removed or disconnected. Damage to the power liftgate system will result.

Vehicles equipped with a power liftgate utilize a link rod (1) assembly. This link rod is located in the left rear of the vehicle and is visible without removing the D-pillar trim. The link rod attaches to the liftgate pivot bracket (2) at one end and the power liftgate drive unit assembly at the other. The link rod consists of a steel shaft, equipped with two spherical rod end receptacles at each end. The weight of the liftgate is not supported by the link rod, the liftgate prop rods are designed to support the liftgate.

The link rod cannot be adjusted or repaired and if inoperative, must be replaced. Removal.