Tailgate Release Actuator Test
Tailgate Release Actuator Test
Without Power Tailgate
1. Remove the tailgate trim panel .
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the tailgate release actuator (B).
3. Check the actuator by connecting battery power to terminal No. 2 and ground to terminal No. 1. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.
The actuator should work.
4. If the actuator does not work, replace the tailgate latch assembly.