Interior Lights

Tailgate Light Test/Replacement

 22-140 Tailgate Latch Switch Test

  1. Open the tailgate.
  1. Carefully pry out the tailgate light (A).

  1. Disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the light.
  2. Check for continuity between the No. 1 (+) and No. 2 (–) terminals with the light switch ON. There should be continuity.
  • If there is no continuity, check the bulb. If the bulb is OK, replace the tailgate light.
  1. Open the tailgate.
  1. Remove the tailgate lower trim (see page 20-209).
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the tailgate latch (B).

  1. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals.
  • There should be continuity with the tailgate open.
  • There should be no continuity with the tailgate closed.