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Tailgate Release

Fig 1: Tailgate Release Actuator
G04724469Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

The central locking system controls the operation of the tailgate through the tailgate actuator and the tailgate release button. The tailgate release actuator consists of a single motor that is powered in one direction and sprung returned. The actuator also incorporates the micro-switch for the tailgate contact.