Handles, Locks, Latches And Entry Systems: Notes
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The hood consists of the following components:
- hood latch striker
- hood latch
- hood latch release handle assembly
The front and rear doors consists of the following components:
- door lock control switch (front doors only)
- exterior door handle
- interior door handle
- driver door lock cylinder
- door latches, which may consist of the following components:
- door ajar switch
- door lock actuator
- door lock cylinder switch
The liftgate consists of the following components:
- liftgate door lock actuator
- liftgate window glass
- liftgate window latch/ajar switch
- liftgate window glass release handle
- liftgate latch remote control which consists of the following component:
- liftgate release handle
- liftgate latch, which consist of the following component:
- liftgate latch door ajar switch
The power door locks can be actuated by the door lock cylinder. The door lock cylinder switch is a internal part of the door latch. Turning the lock cylinder to the lock position will lock all doors. Turning the lock cylinder to the unlock position will unlock the driver door. If the lock cylinder is turned again to the unlock position within three seconds, all doors will unlock.