Power Trunk / Liftgate Lock Switch: Service and Repair

Tailgate Lock Actuator

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the tailgate pull box.

3. Remove the three clips.

4. Remove the tailgate lower trim cover.
- Pull the tailgate lower trim cover at the thirteen clip positions.

5. Remove the tailgate lock assembly.
- Remove the three fixing bolts.
- Disconnect the locking links and harness connector.

6. Remove the tailgate outside handle.
- Remove the two fixing nuts.




7. Remove the tailgate lock cylinder (2).
- Remove the fixing clip (3) pull lock cylinder from the outside handle (1).

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. Check for smooth outside handle and lock cylinder operation.
2. Tighten the tailgate lock assembly fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 7 N.m (61 lb.in)

3. Tighten the tailgate outside handle fixing nuts to the specified torque.

Torque: 7 N.m (61 lb.in)