Tailgate Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Tailgate Lock, Lock Cylinder And Associated Parts:

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the tailgate trim cover.
Loosen the four fixing knobs.
3. Remove the spare tire.




4. Remove the tailgate lock cylinder assembly (3).
- Disconnect the tailgate lock link (1).
- Remove the lock cylinder retaining clip (2) with screwdriver to remove lock cylinder.
5. Remove the tailgate lock assembly. Remove the three fixing screws.

Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. Apply chassis grease to the lock assembly and striker moving surface.
2. Tighten the tailgate lock assembly fixing screws to the specified torque.
Torque: 7 Nm (61 lb.in)
3. Check that the tailgate lock operates correctly after installing it.