Exterior Handle Switch - Removal

OPERATION

When the exterior liftgate handle is pulled, a mechanical linkage inside the liftgate depresses the power liftgate exterior handle switch in the power liftgate latch assembly. A hard-wired signal is then detected by the Power Liftgate Control Module. The power liftgate control module then looks at the vehicle lock status on the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus. If the vehicle is not locked and the operating conditions are met, the power liftgate control module then applies power to the latch mounted motor, which moves the liftgate from the primary closed and latched position to the open and movable position.

If the liftgate is not pulled open within seven seconds, once the latch releases, the latch will automatically cinch closed.