Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the liftgate latch and lock actuator. (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

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- If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate opener switch. (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
NOTE:
- Press in the latch lever of the liftgate latch and lock actuator using a flathead screwdriver, and set it to the latched condition.
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