Trunk Lid Latch Switch Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the trunk lid latch and release actuator. (See TRUNK LID LATCH AND RELEASE ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Trunk Lid Latch Switch Terminal Continuity Chart
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- If not as indicated in the table, replace the trunk lid latch and release actuator.

NOTE:

When inspecting the latch condition of the trunk lid latch switch, press in the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver and set it to the latched position.

Fig 2: Inspecting Trunk Lid Latch Switch Latch Condition

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