Tailgate Lock Assembly (LH)

Tailgate Lock Assembly (LH)

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the tailgate trim panel (LH).
Refer to the Tailgate Trim Panel (LH) removal procedure in Exterior/Interior Trim section.




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 N.m (61 lb in)

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