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/InstallationAdvanced Keyless Entry
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may aff ect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will aff ect
the device.
The advanced keyless ...
Making a Call
Phonebook Usage
Telephone calls can be made by saying
the contact name in the downloaded
phonebook or the name of a person whose
phone number has been registered in the
Bluetooth ® Hands-Free. Refer to Import
contact (Download Phonebook).
Press the talk button.
Wait for the beep sound.
...
Side Step Molding Removal
1. Remove the fasteners A.
2. Using the removal tool, disengage clips B in the direction of the arrow (1),
(2) shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Leave the disengaged clip B in place in consideration of the servicing.
3. Slide the side step molding in the direction of the arrow ( ...