Trunk / Liftgate Lock: Service and Repair

TAILGATE LOCK (SWB)

Tailgate Lock And Associated Parts:

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the tailgate glass assembly and tailgate glasses stay.
- Refer to Tailgate Glass (SWB) in Body Structure.

3. Remove the tailgate trim cover assembly.
- Remove the two screws fixing the trim cover assembly and pull up the trim cover after detaching the clips from tailgate panel.

4. Remove the waterproof sheet.
- Remove the waterproof sheet, taking special care so as not to break it.

5. Remove the key cylinder.
- Disconnect the lock links.
- Remove the key cylinder retaining clip with screw driver to remove the key cylinder.

6. Remove the hatchgate lock actuator assembly.
- Disconnect the actuator harness connector.
- Remove the two nuts holding hatchgate lock actuator assembly from inside.

7. Remove the outside handle.
- Disconnect the lock link.
- Remove the 2 bolts holding the outside handle from inside.

8. Remove the tailgate lock assembly.
- Remove the 3 screws holding the lock assembly.

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 N.m (61 lb.in)

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