Tailgate Release Handle: Service and Repair

Tailgate Outside Handle And/or Tailgate Lock Cylinder And Associated Parts:

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the tailgate trim panel.
3. Remove the waterproof sheet.
Refer to Tailgate Lock Assembly (LH).
4. Remove the grommet.




5. Disconnect the locking links (arrow marks positions), key switch connector (w/anti-theft) and remove three fixing bolts to remove the tailgate outside handle.




6. Remove the key switch fixing bolt (3) to remove the key switch (4) from the tailgate lock cylinder (w/anti-theft)(1). And remove the tailgate lock cylinder fixing bolt (2) to remove the tailgate lock cylinder.




INSTALLATION
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points.
1. For the anti-theft system, install the push rod (1) of the key switch (3) to the key cylinder (2) while pressing it so that there is not continuity between the key switch side connector terminals No. G5-2 and G5-4 as shown in the figure.
2. Tighten the outside handle and key cylinder fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 9 Nm (78 lb in)

3. Check that the outside handle and key cylinder operate correctly after installing them.