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Power Door Lock Actuator: Testing and Inspection

Power Door Lock Actuator Inspection

1. Remove door trim from door panel.
For front door, refer to Step 1 to 3 of Front Door Glass Removal and Installation.
For rear door, refer to Step 1 to 3 of Rear Door Glass Removal and Installation.
For rear end door, refer to Step 1 of Rear End Door Assembly Removal and Installation (Hatchback).
2. Disconnect power door lock actuator coupler.
3. Connect battery positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to the door lock actuator terminals (a, b, c, d) as shown in figure.
If it does not operate as specified in the following table, replace door lock assembly.

For front door






For rear door






For rear end door






For trunk lid