Tailgate Lock Assembly (RH)

Tailgate Lock Assembly (RH) And Associated Parts:

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the tailgate trim panel (RH).
- Refer to Tailgate Trim Panel (RH).
3. Peel the waterproof sheet off the tailgate panel carefully and then remove the waterproof sheet.




4. Remove three fixing bolts and then remove the tailgate lock assembly (RH).




5. Remove the tailgate lock seal fixing clip (1) and then remove the tailgate lock seal (2).

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 bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 11 Nm (95 lb in)

3. Check that the tailgate lock operates correctly after installing it.