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Tailgate Latch: Service and Repair




Tailgate Lock Associated Parts

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove waterproof sheet.
- Remove waterproof sheet, exercising special care so as not to break it them.




3. Remove key cylinder.
- Disconnect the lock links.
- Remove the key cylinder retaining clip with screw driver to remove the key cylinder.
4. Remove outside handle.
- Remove the 2 bolts holding the outside handle from inside.
5. Remove tailgate lock assembly.
- Remove 3 screws holding the lock assembly.

Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.