Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Tailgate Lock Assembly (LH)

Tailgate Lock Assembly(LH)and Associated Parts:





REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the tailgate trim panel (LH).
Refer to Tailgate Trim Panel (LH) removal procedure.




3. Taking notice of the tailgate harness, peel the waterproof sheet off the tailgate panel carefully and then remove the waterproof sheet.




4. Disconnect the locking links (arrow marks positions), remove three fixing screws and then remove the tailgate lock assembly (LH).

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.