Tailgate Release Actuator Test
- Open the tailgate.
- Remove the tailgate lower trim panel (see TAILGATE LOWER TRIM REPLACEMENT ).
- Disconnect the 2P connector from the tailgate latch.
- Check actuator operation by connecting power to the No. 2 terminal and ground to the No. 1 terminal momentarily. The actuator should work.
- If the actuator does not work, replace the tailgate latch (see HOOD RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT TAILGATE LATCH REPLACEMENT ).