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/InstallationFront Bumper Disassembly/Assembly
Standard Type
Except SKYACTIV-G 2.0
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Screw A
2
Guard cover
3
Screw B
4
Fastener C
5
Intake air guide
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Canister Vent (Cv) Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Except for Mexico
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
CV solenoid valve connector
2
Evaporative hose No.1
3
Evaporative hos ...
Front Beltline Molding Removal/Installation
1. Fully open the front door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the inner garnish..
4. Remove the front door trim..
5. Remove the power outer mirror..
6. Remove clip A using a fastener remover and pull the front beltline molding
in the direction of the arrow (1) ...