Component Element

Power Tailgate Module (PTGM) (A)

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Power Tailgate Module (PTGM) is installed inside the left side luggage side trim in the back.

PTG drive unit drives the 2 actuators (Spindles) by using the driving motors.

Also it controls anti-pinching functions by analyzing the hall sensor and anti-pinch sensor of the inside spindles unit.
Power tailgate latch assembly (B)

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Power tailgate latch assembly is installed at the end of the tailgate and operates power lock/unlock mode according to the Power Tailgate Module (PTGM) 's control.
Power tailgate drive unit (C)

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Power tailgate drive unit controls the tailgate's opening and closing using the rotation power of the motor is installed inside.

Recognizes the tailgate's driving direction by sending motor's revolving direction signal inside of PTG drive unit to PTGM.
Crash pad side switch (D)

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If the switch inside of the tailgate is pushed, the tailgate will start the power closing function.
Power tailgate inner switch (E)

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If the power tailgate inner switch is pushed, the tailgate will start the power closing function.
Power tailgate buzzer (F)

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When an obstacle is detected or power function is not performed properly according to user's order, the alarm buzzer will sound.