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Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Liftgate latch and lock actuator (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.
    Fig 1: Pressing Latch Using Flathead Screwdriver
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  4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    Fig 2: Liftgate Lock Actuator Terminal Continuity Chart
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    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator
    Fig 3: Liftgate Latch Switch Circuit And Terminal Identification
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