Looking for a shop to install power tailgate on a 2011 Pilot EX

[osnovikov]

Hello,

I was wondering if someone can recommend a shop in California that could install power tailgate option on my 2011 Pilot EX. Unfortunately, this option is only available on Pilot Touring model.

Thanks a lot!

[rocky]

Suggest you talk with a body shop. They have the most experience taking cars apart and putting them back together.

[osnovikov]

Thanks!

[ED27]

Originally Posted by osnovikov

Hello,

I was wondering if someone can recommend a shop in California that could install power tailgate option on my 2011 Pilot EX. Unfortunately, this option is only available on Pilot Touring model.

Thanks a lot!

What's your budget? If you are trying to get the job done with all new OEM parts be prepared to spend somewhere around $1500. Then there's the labor to take the car apart and run all of the extra wiring....in the end you'll probably be at the $2K mark or more. You could save some $$$ by going the salvage route. To get an idea of the level of effort involved, look at this thread on an Odyssey retrofit.

Otherwise, I haven't seen an aftermarket kit that would be a cheaper alternative.