Durango 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Trunk / Liftgate Motor: Service and Repair
Power Liftgate Drive Unit - Removal
REMOVAL
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.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the link rod assembly (6) from the liftgate attachment point (7), See: Power Liftgate Link Rod - Removal.
4. Remove the left rear D-pillar (1) trim panel from the vehicle, See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Pillar Trim/D-Pillar
Trim/Removal.
5. Disconnect the wire harness connector (2) from the power liftgate drive unit assembly (3).
6. Remove the drive unit retaining bolt closest to the quarter window.
7. Loosen the remaining drive unit assembly retaining bolts (4).
8. Unhook the drive unit assembly (3) from the D-pillar (1) and remove the unit from the vehicle.