Liftgate Lock Plate and Rod Replacement

Liftgate Lock Plate and Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the liftgate latch.
4. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the crank's clamshell-style clip.
5. Remove the crank bolts.
6. Remove the crank by sliding the latch to crank rod out of the crank.
7. Remove the lock cylinder.




8. Remove the latch bolts.
9. Remove the latch from the liftgate.




10. Remove the latch to crank rod and lock cylinder rod from the latch.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the latch to crank rod and lock cylinder rod to latch.




2. Position the latch to the liftgate.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the bolts to the liftgate latch.

Tighten the liftgate latch bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

4. Install liftgate lock cylinder.




5. Install the crank by sliding the latch to crank rod into the crank.
6. Install the crank bolts.

Tighten the crank bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

Important: Check for proper adjustment of outside handle rod. There should be no tension on the pivot or liftgate latch.

7. Adjust the outside handle rod to freely enter the clamshell-style retainer clip in the crank and snap into place.
8. Check the function of the latch by doing the following:

* Reset the liftgate latch by inserting a screwdriver into the mouth of the latch.
* Pull outside handle.
* If outside handle does not actuate the latch, adjust the outside handle rod's position inside the clamshell-style retainer clip.

9. Connect the electrical connector, if equipped, to the liftgate latch.
10. Install the liftgate trim panel.
11. Close the liftgate.