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Trunk Lid Release Actuator Test

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  1. Open the trunk lid, and remove the trunk lid trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID )
  2. Disconnect the 3P connector (A) from the trunk lid latch switch/trunk release actuator (B)
    Fig 1: Identifying 3P Connector, Trunk Lid Latch Switch And Trunk Release Actuator
    G05988885Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check actuator operation by connecting power to the terminal No 3 and ground to terminal No 2 momentarily to prevent damage to the actuator The actuator should work
  4. If the actuator does not work, replace the trunk lid latch switch/release actuator assembly (see TRUNK LID LATCH REPLACEMENT )