Liftgate Opener Switch Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Liftgate garnish (See LIFTGATE GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
5. Liftgate opener switch (See LIFTGATE OPENER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Verify the continuity of liftgate opener switch terminals B and C.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate opener switch.
  
  Fig 1: Switch Position Terminal Reference Chart
  
  Fig 2: Checking Continuity Of Liftgate Opener Switch Terminals B And C