Liftgate/Power Liftgate (PLG) Latch Switch Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (Refer to LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate side trim (Refer to LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate recess cover (Refer to LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (With power liftgate (PLG) system) (Refer to POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) REAR SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Liftgate lower trim (Refer to LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Liftgate latch and lock actuator (Refer to LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Liftgate latch and lock actuator. (Refer to LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Liftgate/Power Liftgate (PLG) Latch Switch Terminal Continuity Chart - Without Power Liftgate (PLG) System
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Fig 2: Liftgate/Power Liftgate (PLG) Latch Switch Terminal Continuity Chart - With Power Liftgate (PLG) System
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Fig 3: Liftgate/Power Liftgate (PLG) Latch Switch Circuit Diagram
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- If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator. (Refer to LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
NOTE:
- When inspecting the latch condition of the liftgate latch switch, press in the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver and set it to the latched position.
Fig 4: Pressing Latch Lever Using Flathead Screwdriver
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