Latch Actuator: Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2005 Dodge Caravan, and 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - LATCH & ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY |
| 2 - LATCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR |
| 3 - LOCK CYLINDER LINK ROD |
| 4 - LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDER |
The power cinch and/or power release latch is made possible by a latch actuator attached to the leading edge of the power latch assembly. This 12 volt latch actuator contains a small drive gear that meshes with the latch assemblies internal gears to perform the power cinch close/power release operations. See Fig 1.(Refer to ELECTRICAL/POWER DOORS/LATCH - DESCRIPTION) for additional information. The power cinch/release actuator is serviceable component.