Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Liftgate Calibration
To ensure proper calibration of the liftgate, the liftgate assembly must be at room temperature during calibration.
Power liftgate calibration must be performed after any of the liftgate system components have been disconnected, disassembled, repaired, or replaced.
Conditions
Use this procedure after replacing, repairing, or disassembling any portion of the power liftgate assembly.
The liftgate must be in the full closed position when performing the liftgate calibration procedure. Failure to do so will result in a failed liftgate calibration.
- Connect the scan tool to the vehicle.
- Select Module Diagnosis:
- Select Liftgate Control Module:
- Select Configuration/Reset Functions:
- Select Liftgate Maximum Open Position Learn:
- Press "Enter" and follow the on screen instructions:
DTC B1019 00 will set automatically as an indicator that the system is in learn mode and not as a fault indicator. Once the travel limits are learned by the liftgate control module, the liftgate control module will exit calibration mode and DTC B1019 00 become a history code. You will hear a loud clunk at the top of travel the first time the liftgate opens. The system is learning where full open is for this vehicle. There will be no clunk after the first full opening and closing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.