Power Sliding Door Motor: Service and Repair

INSPECTION

SLIDING DOOR MOTOR INSPECTION
1. It will be able to diagnose defects of PSD motor with scan tool quickly.
2. Select model and menu(BCM).




3. Select "rear area module(RAM)".




4. Select the "Actuation test" and "PSD open/close" to operate tailgate motor.




5. Replace the drive unit, if actuator operates abnormal.

DRIVE UNIT CLUTCH INSPECTION
1. Check the power sliding door control module input/output value by using the diagnostic tool. If the operation of power sliding control module is abnormal, replace power sliding door drive unit.
2. When checking the clutch operation, select a vehicle type and "POWER SLIDING/TAILGATE" menu.




3. Select the "POWER SLIDING DOOR" to check.




4. Select the sensor output. And then check the clutch feedback sensor output while operating power sliding door in power mode.




** Above voltage and numerical value may be different from the real value.
5. Change the drive unit, if there is no change during operation.

OPTICAL SENSOR INSPECTION
1. Check the power sliding door control module input/output value by using the diagnostic tool.
2. When checking the optical sensor, select a vehicle type and "Power sliding/tailgate" menu.




3. Select the "POWER SLIDING DOOR" to check.




4. Select the sensor output. And then check the optical sensor volt while operating power sliding door in power mode.




** Above voltage and numerical value may be different from the real value.
5. Change the drive unit, if there is no change during operation.

REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the rear trim panel
3. Disconnect the connectors (6EA) from the power sliding door drive unit.
4. Remove the rear combination lamp
5. Remove the mounting bolts (4EA) and rail cover (A).




6. Pull the rear cable (A) and draw the cable clip (B) to bottom of roller hinge post and then remove the rear cable (A).




7. Remove the roller hinge bracket assembly (A) as below.




8. Remove the front cable (A) from center roller hinge (B).




9. Loosen the bolts (2EA) and remove the rear pulley bracket (A). And then remove the front pulley bracket (B) after loosening the mounting bolts (2EA) and nut (1EA).

TORQUE : 0.07 - 0.11N.m (0.007 - 0.011 kg.m)




10. Loosen the mounting bolt (1EA) and nuts (2EA). And then remove the power sliding door drive unit assembly after removing the front cable.

TORQUE : 0.07 - 0.11N.m (0.007 - 0.011 kg.m)

11. Installation is the reverse of removal.
12. When installation, check the grease on the center roller hinge barrel and club contact part (A).





WARNING:
- A learn cycle must be performed whenever the power is removed.
- Check the normal operation whenever a power sliding door component is removed or replaced. If the chime sound is heard, check the DTC, wiring harness and cable connections.