2007 Commander XK Factory Service Manual 8 - ELECTRICAL

DRIVE UNIT - POWER LIFTGATE

DESCRIPTION

Vehicles equipped with a power liftgate system, utilize a power liftgate drive unit. The drive unit assembly consists of a DC motor, chain drive, chain sprockets, full-open switch, housing/bracket assembly and wire harness. The motor portion of the assembly provides the power and torque required to open or close the liftgate under most conditions. Internal motor circuitry is used to provide the liftgate control module with a motor speed signal. This speed signal is used to monitor any resistance of liftgate travel and allows the liftgate control module to detect obstructions and control the liftgate accordingly. The full-open switch is used to let the liftgate control module know when the liftgate is approaching the full open position.

The drive unit is secured to the D-pillar with three retaining bolts and is connected to the liftgate with the link rod.

The drive unit cannot be adjusted or repaired and if damaged or inoperative must be replaced. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DOORS/DRIVE UNIT - REMOVAL) for the appropriate procedure.

OPERATION


LIFTGATE IS CLOSED

The power liftgate open command can be initiated by either one press of the power liftgate overhead console switch or two presses of the key fob power liftgate button. The overhead console switch is hardwired to the power liftgate control module, where as the key fob signal is sent out on the Controller Area Network (CAN) Data Bus circuit. This signal is detected by the power liftgate control module. The power liftgate control module then interprets the information to confirm safety requirements are met. The control module will then signal the liftgate mounted latch assembly to release the liftgate from its primary closed and latched position to the ajar and movable position. The power liftgate drive unit then takes over to move the liftgate into the full open position.


LIFTGATE IS OPEN

The power liftgate close command can be initiated by either one press of the power liftgate overhead console switch or two presses of the key fob power liftgate button. The overhead console switch is hardwired to the power liftgate control module, where as the key fob signal is sent out on the Controller Area Network (CAN) Data Bus circuit. This signal is detected by the power liftgate control module. The power liftgate control module then interprets the information to confirm safety requirements are met. The control module will then signal the power liftgate drive unit to move the liftgate into the closed position. Once the liftgate mounted latch reaches the body mounted striker assembly, the power latch takes over to cinch the liftgate to the fully closed and latched position.

If an obstacle is encountered during a power open or close cycle, the power liftgate control module will automatically reverse direction of the liftgate to prevent vehicle damage or personal injury.

REMOVAL




1. Open the liftgate.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the link rod assembly from the liftgate attachment point,
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DOORS/CONTROL ROD - REMOVAL).
4. Remove the left rear D-pillar trim panel from the vehicle, (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
5. Remove the left quarter trim panel, (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
6. Disconnect the wire harness connector (3) from the power liftgate drive unit assembly (1).
7. Remove the drive unit assembly retaining bolts (2).
8. Unhook the drive unit assembly (1) from the D-pillar (4) and remove the unit from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Install the power liftgate drive unit assembly (1) onto the D-pillar (4).
2. Install the drive unit retaining bolts (2). Tighten the bolts to 39 N·m (28.5 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect the wire harness connector (3) to drive unit assembly (1).
4. Install the left quarter trim panel,
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
5. Install the left rear D-pillar trim panel, (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
6. Install the link rod assembly, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DOORS/CONTROL ROD - INSTALLATION) for the appropriate procedure.
7. Connect the battery negative cable.
8. Using an appropriate scan tool, check and erase any power liftgate control module diagnostic trouble codes.
9. Perform the power liftgate learn cycle, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DOORS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER LIFTGATE LEARN CYCLE).
10. Verify power liftgate system operation.