Installation Manual: Cherokee Power Lift Gate System

Page 1 of 11 NOTE: Installation Precaution

1. It is recommended to have this product installed by a professional to avoid damage caused by im- proper installation.

2. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify any components included within the kit. Unapproved modi- fications or evidence of tampering will void any warranty included with the product.

3. Before installation, inspect the vehicle's controls and interior/exterior for any damage or malfunction- ing components. Report any damage or nonconformities to the customer prior to installing the product.

4. Inspect the factory lift gate for proper operation and function of lights before installing this product. Improper opening or closing of the lift gate may interfere with the functionality of the Power Lift Gate System.

5. It is recommended to remove or cover any item of clothing (belt buckles, jeans rivets, buttons, etc) prior to installation of this accessory to prevent damage incurred to the vehicle during the installation.

6. Interior panels that have been removed should be set aside somewhere safe during the installation process to avoid damage.

7. When routing and securing wiring harnesses, care should be exercised to avoid any hot, sharp, or moving objects in the vehicle such as steering column, pedals, dash bracing, HVAC components, etc.

8. Do not deviate from methods of installation in this document. Any damage caused by improper wire routing, incorrect connections, wiring, etc. is not covered under the warranty.

9. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal before proceeding to installation. Wait at least 2 min- utes after disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS and other systems in the vehicle. Any damage caused from failure to disconnect the battery is not covered under the warranty.

10. After installation, you must manually close the lift gate to initialize the Power Lift Gate System.

Page 2 of 11 Kit Details

Control Box

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Control Box

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3 Pin White 3 Pin 2 Pin Pink Pin

Manually adjust liftgate to preferred height. Press Press height. preferred to liftgate adjust Manually release. release. adjustment. Cycle system to height verify

FRONT BUTTON untilsystem beeps2 times, then Hold TAILGATE BUTTON until system Height Adjustment Speed Adjustment Module Ground 1 Long Beep = Slow (Default) Slow = Beep Long 1 beeps 5 times, then release times, 5 beeps Can Can 10 Quick Beeps = Fast = Beeps Quick 10

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Page 4 of 11 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Before starting installation

1. Familiarize yourself with the installation instructions.

2. Inspect kit components to verify everything is pres- ent, there is no damage, and to familiarize yourself with the parts. Negative Battery VEHICLE PREPARATION Cable 1. Place protective coverings on vehicle.

2. Apply protective tape to all points before prying.

3. "IMPORTANT...... IMPORTANT" Disconnect Negative Battery Cable

INSTALLATION:

1. Using a helper or supporting brace, support the lift gate in the full opened position.

2 Using a flat head screwdriver, disengage the ring clip and disconnect the factory lift strut. Repeat for the factory lift strut lower mounting point on the vehicle body as well. Repeat for the opposite side. Remove the factory lift struts and set aside.

Exercise caution when removing the sup- port struts, as the lift gate is very heavy once removed.

3. Remove the bolt from the factory strut mounting bracket. Remove the bracket from the vehicle. Repeat for opposite side.

Page 5 of 11 4. Install the supplied brackets to replace the OEM brackets, previously removed. Note the Left and Right side markings on the brackets for correct orientation.

5. Install the supplied lift motors onto the lift gate. Note the Left and Right markings on the lift mo- tors for correct orientation.

6. On the Driver's side, remove the rubber body plug, located near the lift motor mount on the lift gate.

7. Using a moulding remover, disengage the clips and remove the center back door interior trim panel.

Page 6 of 11 8. Disengage the clips, and remove the left and right side trim panels around the rear window.

9. Use a moulding remover to remove the left and right side tail gate grab handles.

10. Use a moulding remover to disengage the clips and remove the interior lift gate panel.

11. Remove the connector from the lift gate latch. Connect the supplied connector from the har- ness into the latch, and connect the factory harness into the corresponding power lift gate harness connector.

Page 7 of 11 12. Using a moulding remover, disengage the claws and remove the LH side dash cover panel.

13. Remove the 2 screws that secure the driver's side under dash to the side brace. Then remove the under dash panel to access the fuse box.

14. Use the supplied wire clamp to attach the main wiring harness power wire to the vehicle's power wire as pictured.

Page 8 of 11 15. Route the wiring harness rearward along the factory wiring harness, underneath the driver's front door scuff plate.

16. Route the wiring harness rearward along the factory wiring harness, underneath the driver's rear door scuff plate.

17. Route the wire harness up towards the headlin- er. Using a wire fish tape, pull the wire harness through the factory wiring boot into the liftgate.

Note: Using a bit of soap/water to lubricate the inside of the wiring boot will aid in pulling the wire harness through the boot.

Page 9 of 11 18. Make all connections to the main control module. Then use the the supplied bracket and mount the control module in the lift gate.

19. Mount the open/close button in the lift gate as shown. Take care to drill the hole in the location so that it will not interfere with the body structure behind the plastic trim panel.

20. Mount the other open/close button in the driver's side lower dash panel as shown.

21. IMPORTANT: Prior to closing, ensure door panel is re-installed. Manually close the lift gate to initialize the Power Lift Gate System. Function test the system to verify proper operation.

Page 10 of 11 THESE POINTS MUST BE CHECKED TO ENSURE A QUALITY INSTALLATION

Head Light Massage Seats (if equipped) If the warning lights remains on, it may indicate a system malfunction. Power Side Mirrors (if equipped) High Beams Side Mirror Defogger (if equipped) Turn Signal Lights Front Windshield Defogger (if equipped) Tail Lights Navigation System (if equipped) Stop Lights Rear Sunshade (if equipped) Backup Lights Cruise Control Light (if equipped) Hazard Lights Steering Wheel Audio Control Marker Lights (if equipped) HVAC Dome/Courtesy Lights Power Locks (if equipped) Panel/Switch Illumination

Accessory Controls/Illumination Power Windows (if equipped) (if equipped) Rear Window Defogger Gauges (if equipped) Front Wiper/Washer Key Sensor Buzzer Hood Latch Release Fog Lights (if equipped)

Day Time Running Lights Passenger Air Bag Switch (if equipped) (if equipped) Trunk/Tailgate/Bed Lights Rollover Side Curtain Air Bag Switch (RSCA) (if equipped) Glove Box Light (if equipped) Horn

ABS Light (if equipped) Seat Belt Warning Light If the warning lights remains on, it may Rear Wiper/Washer (if equipped) indicate a system malfunction. Air Bag Warning Light Clock (if equipped) If the warning lights remains on, it may indicate a system malfunction. Accessory Power Socket Lamp Failure Sensor (if equipped) If the warning lights remains on, it may Starter indicate a system malfunction. Track/Skid Control Light (if equipped) Audio/Video (if equipped) If the warning lights remains on, it may indicate a system malfunction. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Power Sliding Door (if equipped) Prior to TPMS activation and Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) of the vehicle the TPMS light will Convenience Memory Settings blink when IG is turned on. After TPMS activa- (if equipped) tion and PDS of the vehicle the TPMS light will illuminate for a few seconds and go off when IG Heated Seats (if equipped) is turned on.

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