Trunk Release Actuator Test

Open the trunk lid.
Disconnect the 3P connector from the trunk lid latch switch/trunk release actuator.

Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Release Actuator Connector
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Check actuator operation by connecting power to the No. 1 terminal and ground to the No. 2 terminal momentarily. The actuator should work.
If the actuator does not work, replace the trunk lid latch switch/release actuator assembly (see TRUNK LID LATCH REPLACEMENT ).