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.
Power Sliding Door Module Replacement and Initialization Procedure
Replacement of the PSDM requires that the Power Sliding Door System be disabled by removing the PSD 15-amp fuse. Once the PSDM has been replaced and the fuse installed, the following initialization procedure must be performed for both sliding doors in the following order:
- Manually close and latch the power sliding doors.
- Perform two complete Open/Closed cycles for each sliding door using any one of the following devices:
- Appropriate switch mounted in the overhead console
- Appropriate switch mounted to the B pillar
- Remote Transmitter
- Special functions of the scan tool
- With a scan tool, verify that the PSD Open/Closed Position Learned parameter displays "Yes".
- Operate the power sliding door to verify completion of the procedure. Refer to Power Sliding Door (PSD) Description and Operation .
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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.