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. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.

4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

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

Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
Liftgate Lock Striker Removal/InstallationRelay Block Inspection [With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side front scuff plate.
b. Driver-side front side trim.
c. Hood release lever.
d. Upper panel.
e. Shift knob (MTX)(See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[G66M-R].)(See MANUAL TRANSAX ...
Anchor Bracket
Anchor brackets for securing childrestraint
systems are equipped in the
vehicle. Locate each anchor position using
the illustration.
To install a child-restraint system,
always follow the instruction manual
accompanying the child-restraint system.
Anchor bracket location
Use the indicated ...
Split/One-piece Folding the
Seatback
By lowering the rear seatback(s) the
luggage compartment space can be
expanded.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with occupants
on folded down seatback(s) or in the
luggage compartment.
Putting occupants in the luggage
compartment is dangerous because
seat belts cannot be ...