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Without Power Tailgate

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  1. Remove the tailgate trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA ).
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the tailgate release actuator (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying 2P Connector Terminals And Tailgate Release Actuator
    G05487902Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check the actuator by connecting battery power to the No. 2 terminal and ground to the No. 1 terminal. 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 (see TAILGATE LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
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