For 1990-2009 cars

## Liftgate Actuator Switch Replacement L48

### Removal Procedure

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the lock trim panel.

• | Disconnect the clip.

• | Remove the bolt.

3. Remove the luggage shade brackets (3) - left side.
4. Remove the upper liftgate garnish molding (2) - left side.

Release the 4 clips.

5. Remove the luggage shade brackets (3) - right side.
6. Remove the upper liftgate garnish molding (2) - right side.

Release the 4 clips.

7. Remove the liftgate inner lower trim panel.

Release the 8 clips.

8. Remove the liftgate applique.

• | Disconnect the wiring harness plug.

• | Remove the 6 nuts (1).

• | Remove the liftgate applique (arrows).

9. Remove the center plug from the liftgate applique.

• | Remove the plug.

• | Remove the plug with the wiring harness from the guide (arrow).

10. Remove the liftgate actuator switch.

• | Remove the 2 guides (arrow).

• | Remove the switch with the full wiring harness.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the liftgate lock actuator switch.

• | Lock the 2 guides.

• | Install the switch with the full wiring harness.

• | Position the wiring harness.

2. Install the center plug in the liftgate panel mounting.

Secure the plug.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the liftgate applique.

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

4. Connect the wiring harness plug.
5. Install the liftgate lower trim panel.

Install the 8 clips.

6. Install the lock trim panel.

Install the clip.

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

7. Install the upper interior paneling - right side.

Install the 4 clips.

8. Install the luggage shade bracket - right side.
9. Install the upper liftgate garnish molding - left side.

Install the 4 clips.

10. Install the luggage shade bracket - left side.
11. Close the liftgate.

## Liftgate Actuator Switch Replacement L08

### Removal Procedure

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

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

2. Remove the liftgate trim panel.

• | Disconnect the wiring harness plug (2).

• | Remove the 6 nuts (1).

3. Remove the actuator switch from the liftgate panel.

• | 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.

• | 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.

2. Install the liftgate applique panel.

Connect the wiring harness plug.

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

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