Tailgate Latch: Service and Repair

Tailgate Lock, Hatchgate Lock And Associated Parts:

Tailgate Lock, Hatchgate Lock and Associated Parts

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.




2. Remove tailgate trim cover assembly (3).
- Remove the 2 screws (2) holding the hatchgate lock assembly (1) first, and pull up the trim cover while detaching the clips from tailgate panel.
3. Remove waterproof sheet.
- Remove waterproof sheet, exercising special care so as not to break it them.
4. Remove hatchgate lock.
- Disconnect the lock link and connector and remove the 3 fixing bolts.




5. Remove key cylinder.
- Disconnect the lock links.
- Remove the key cylinder retaining clip with screw driver to remove the key cylinder.
6. Remove hatchgate lock actuator assembly.
- Disconnect the actuator harness connector.
- Remove 2 bolts holding hatchgate lock actuator assembly from inside.
7. Remove outside handle.
- Remove the 2 bolts holding the outside handle from inside.
8. Remove tailgate lock assembly.
- Remove 3 screws holding the lock assembly.

Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:




1. When setting up links, pay attention to the position and direction of the links.
2. Apply chassis grease to the lock assembly and striker moving surface.
3. Check that the tailgate lock operates correctly after installing it.