Liftgate Close Actuator Motor Control Module Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Liftgate Close Actuator Motor Control Module Replacement
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Fig 1: Power Liftgate Actuator Module & Components
GM1725895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Liftgate Close Actuator Motor Control Module Replacement

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure:Β 
Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Left (Extended Wheelbase w/E61) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Left (Extended Wheelbase w/o E61) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Left (Standard Wheelbase w/E61) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Left (Standard Wheelbase w/o E61) .
1 Power Liftgate Actuator Module Retainer
Tip:Β  Press retainer to release.
2 Power Liftgate Actuator Module
3 Electrical Connector Disconnect
RENDER: 1.0x

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