Tailgate Lock and Handle Mechanism, Removing and Installing

Tailgate Lock And Handle Mechanism, Removing And Installing







1 - Tailgate lock

NOTES:
- The tailgate lock consists of two locks (two stage).
- For installation to be correct, the tailgate lock must lock in the second stage (main lock).
- To remove, swing out hinge arm - 2 - from operating rod - 4 - and unhook from tailgate lock.
- Remove nuts - 3 - and remove tailgate lock.

2 - Hinge arm
- After installing tailgate lock move operating rod over.
3 - Nuts
- 8 Nm (71 in.lb)







4 - Operating rod
- Adjust operating rod so that there is no tension or play
- For installation to be correct, tailgate lock must lock in second stage (main lock)
5 - Nuts
- 8 Nm (71 in.lb)
6 - Handle mechanism

Removing:
- Remove tailgate trim.
- Unclip operating rod - 4 - from handle mechanism.
- Remove nuts - 5 - and remove handle mechanism.







7 - Actuator element
8 - Lock cylinder

Removing:
- Remove handle mechanism.
- Remove operating rod.
- Remove lock cylinder from handle mechanism.