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Tailgate Lock Module

  1. Remove the tailgate lower trim.

    (Refer to Body - "TAILGATE LID TRIM ")

  2. Disconnect the tailgate latch connector.
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    PIN FUNCTION SPECIFICATION (NON-POWER TAILGATE LOCK)

    Pin Function
    1 Release motor (+)
    2 Full open switch
    3 Release motor (-)
    4 Ground
    5 Full lock switch
    PIN FUNCTION SPECIFICATION (POWER TAILGATE LOCK)

    Pin Function
    1 Full lock switch
    2 Half lock switch
    3 Release motor (+)
    4 Release motor (-)
    5 Ground
    6 Full open switch
  3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground as shown below. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.
PIN FUNCTION SPECIFICATION (NON-POWER TAILGATE LOCK)

Pin Function
Open Half Lock Full Lock Lock → Unlock
3 X X X +
4 -
5 - 1 ON ON OFF  
5 - 2 ON OFF OFF  
5 - 6 ON OFF OFF  
PIN FUNCTION SPECIFICATION (POWER TAILGATE LOCK)

  Function
Open Half Lock Full Lock Lock → Unlock
3 X X X +
4 -
5 - 1 ON ON OFF  
5 - 2 ON OFF OFF  
5 - 6 ON OFF OFF