Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Testing and Inspection

Trunk Lid Latch On-Vehicle Inspection

- Check that trunk lid opens and closes smoothly.
- Check that trunk lid closes completely.

Trunk Lid Opener Motor
1. Remove trunk lid inner handle and trunk lid trim.
2. Disconnect trunk lid latch connector from trunk lid latch assembly.
3. Check operation of motor with battery voltage applied to the following terminals of trunk lid latch assembly connector.
Replace trunk lid latch assembly if defective.

Trunk lid opener motor operation










Trunk Lid Switch
1. Remove trunk lid inner handle and trunk lid trim.
2. Disconnect trunk lid latch connector from trunk lid latch assembly.
3. Check continuity between terminals of trunk lid latch assembly connector shown below when lock is held down with flat-end screwdriver (1).
Replace trunk lid latch assembly if defective.

Trunk lid switch continuity