1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
d. Liftgate latch and lock actuator.
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.


If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.
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.

Liftgate Latch Switch
Liftgate LightSpeaker [Without Bose®]
Purpose
Converts the audio signal from the audio unit to sound.
Function
Full-range speakers, which can output wide-range sound from low to high frequency,
have been adopted.
Specification
Item
Front door speaker
Rear speaker ...
Coupling Component Removal/Installation
WARNING:
When replacing the coupling component, read the special character string
before installing a new coupling component and write it to the AWD control module
after replacement. The special character string is indicated in the two locations
shown in the figure.
1. D ...
Seat Weight Sensor Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
CAUTION:
If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor
inspection using the M-MDS.
Removal of the passenger-side seat
Loosening and retightening of passenger’s seat fixing bolts
Or, the vehicle is involved in a collision
...