Latch Actuator: Removal
- Open the liftgate.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to LIFTGATE .
- Disconnect the power latch electrical connector.
- Remove the latch retaining bolts and remove the latch assembly from the liftgate.
- Place the latch assembly on a bench and locate the three wires leading from the actuator portion of the latch assembly.
- Disengage the main connector retaining push pins from the latch actuator housing.CAUTION: Locate the wires coming from the actuator portion of the latch assembly. On a piece of paper, note the wire color and cavity the wires are currently installed in on both the actuator and connector side of the harness. This will prove helpful later.
- Back the three wires out of the main latch electrical connector. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS .
- Flip the latch assembly over and remove the latch actuator retaining screw(s).
- Remove the latch actuator from the latch assembly.