Drive Unit Replacement

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NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or servicing.

Remove the quarter pillar trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS ).
Disconnect the 2P and 8P connectors (A) from the drive unit (B).

Fig 1: Drive Unit Components With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Carefully remove the bolts and support strut (C) from the tailgate.
Remove the mounting bolts and drive unit.
Note the position of the alignment marks (F), then remove the nut (D) and arm unit (E) from the drive unit.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Align the marks (F) of the drive unit and arm unit to install the arm unit with the original adjustment.