Tailgate Latch Replacement

Tailgate Latch Replacement

Without Power Tailgate

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. If the tailgate latch can't be unlocked by using the keyless entry transmitter or the inside/outside tailgate switches, or by unlocking the driver's door lock, remove the maintenance lid (A) from the tailgate lower trim panel, then turn the emergency lever (B) clockwise as shown.






2. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel .

3. Disconnect the tailgate latch switch/release actuator connector (A), and remove the bolts, then pull out the tailgate latch (B).






4. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
- Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely. Adjust the tailgate Tailgate Adjustment, if necessary.

With Power Tailgate

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. If the tailgate latch can't be unlocked by using the keyless entry transmitter or the inside/outside tailgate switches, remove the maintenance lid (A) from the tailgate lower trim panel, then turn the emergency lever (B) clockwise as shown.






2. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Battery Terminal Disconnection And Reconnection.

3. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel .

4. Disconnect the power tailgate closer unit/latch and ratchet switch connector (A) and the power tailgate closer motor connector (B).





5. Remove the bolts (C, D), and pull out the tailgate latch (E), then remove it.

6. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Battery Terminal Disconnection And Reconnection.
- Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely. Adjust the tailgate Tailgate Adjustment, if necessary.
- If necessary, reset the power tailgate control unit Programming and Relearning.