Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
2. Remove the following parts:
   1. Rear package tray (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   2. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   3. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   4. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   6. Liftgate latch and lock actuator (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Liftgate Latch Switch Continuity Reference Chart

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Fig 2: Inspecting Liftgate Latch Switch

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• If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.

NOTE:

• When inspecting the latch condition of the liftgate latch switch, press in the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver and set it to the latched position.

Fig 3: Inspecting Latch Condition Of Liftgate Latch Switch

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