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Tailgate Latch: Service and Repair

REAR GATE LATCH AND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the rear gate trim.
3. Disconnect the harness connector of rear gate latch and actuator assembly.
4. Remove the bolts, and remove the rear gate latch & actuator assembly.






INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.


Tightening torque: T: 25N.m (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)