In this video, I replace a broken liftgate actuator on my 2011 Cadillac SRX. To replace it I had to remove a few panels and the trunk floorboard. This job was not as complicated as I thought it was going to be. The total job took about 3 hrs from start to finish. This guide walks you through each step of the way, so you shouldn’t have any issues or surprises. Be patient when removing and reinstalling the side panels.
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Links to the parts:
Liftgate actuator: https://amzn.to/2V79uN2
Hydraulic fluid: https://amzn.to/3fP47vz
Right-side strut: https://amzn.to/3lbcWR6
Liftgate control module: https://amzn.to/368zBcu
Here are the tools that I used:
Trim tools: https://amzn.to/2V7pLkQ
Plastic syringe: https://amzn.to/33khL4O
Socket set: https://amzn.to/3nZnh4B
Drill: https://amzn.to/365DwHc
SRX Manual Liftgate: https://workshop-manuals.com/cadillac/srx_awd/v6-3.0l/body_and_frame/doors_hood_and_trunk/trunk/liftgate/trunk/liftgate_hydraulic_control_unit/component_information/service_and_repair/
Manual Pump Info: https://workshop-manuals.com/cadillac/srx_awd/v6-3.0l/body_and_frame/doors_hood_and_trunk/trunk/liftgate/trunk/liftgate_hydraulic_pump/component_information/service_and_repair/liftgate_hydraulic_pump_replacement/
Manual info about filling reservoir: https://workshop-manuals.com/cadillac/srx_awd/v6-3.0l/body_and_frame/doors_hood_and_trunk/trunk/liftgate/trunk/liftgate_hydraulic_fluid/component_information/service_and_repair/liftgate_hydraulic_system_refilling/page_9390/
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Awesome job with great explanations, unfortunately I can’t do it by myself, do you guys know anyone do it for me $$ at Southern California ( OC) ?
Please let me know.
Nice job. We appreciate your time making the video.
Thanks! I was getting ready to fix the leaky tailgate strut when the sunroof jammed opened. Dang! Have you happened to deal with any sunroof issues?
23:23 I'm curious if my car didn't come with a hydraulic power lift system is the wire harness there if I want to add this from a donor system from a junk car? Thank Rick
Where does the spare tire go? My srx doesn’t have a spare tire
Mines won’t lift at all
Beautifully detailed video
Thanks for a great wonderful video. I just purchased a 2016 SRX August 1, 2024 you don’t know how much that will help someone keep doing the videos. I pray I never have that problem.
Hey I wanted to Thank you for a very detailed video you made. It helped me tremendously.. It took me 4 hrs but I accomplished it. The only problem I ran into was I mistakenly reversed the pressure line after I tried to work it and nothing happened I realized what I did.. and reversed the line and everything worked great. So I just wanted to give you a big shout out..please keep making more videos they are so helpful..Thank you!!
Another reason NEVER to buy a Cadillac. That and the touch screen! Have both these issues – should be easy fixes but nooooooooo let's make sure you have to demolish the car to fix anything! Great explanation on this….
Well that didn’t work… damn thing is worse than when i started… now it wont do shit,,, pump runs for 2 seconds and quits…
Thanks for a great informative video, Just replaces the power stut with your help it only took 1.5 hrs
My liftgate is not working too. That and clogged sunroof drainage hoses appear to be a common problem with this Cadillac..
Thank you for this video. Before I put the module in I cleaned the corrosion off and when doing so got a spark. Now I hear it trying to run but does not do anything. Any ideas? Thanks again.
Is there a way to open the trunk manually on a 2012 so it will stay open?
So i found the part on rock auto but didn’t know about the oil pump and oil… what type of oil do i have to buy?
Clark Kent becomes Superman. I love this. I wish all youtubers would watch this non-professional mechanic tackle a process like this and will ambition, patience and a casual manner be successful. Well done sir!!!
I'll be doing this next weekend. Got all parts and oil needed thanks to this video.
Great detailed video, very helpful. Did you have to prime the new cylinder or does it self prime and release air in the system?
What type of fluid did you use?
Just bought a 2012 SRX. love my new used car. I am doing this exact thing. your video is Perfect and thorough. thanks.
Have you seen or dealt with the “Shift to Park” message on the DIC? It’s becoming more frequent when I turn the car off that it is saying shift to park on the dash even though the car is in park. I used to be able to just give the shifter lever a little jiggle or push it forward a bit and now it more frequently happening