Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair

Lock Plate and Rod Replacement - Liftgate

Removal Procedure





1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Service and Repair) .
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the liftgate latch.
4. Remove the outside handle rod from the outside handle.
5. Remove the bell crank bolts.
6. Remove the bell crank by sliding the latch to crank rod out of the bell crank.
7. Remove the latch bolts.
8. Remove the latch from the liftgate.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the latch to the liftgate.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the bolts to the liftgate latch.

Tighten the liftgate latch bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install the crank by sliding the latch to crank rod into the crank.
4. Install the crank bolts.

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

5. Install the outside handle rod to the latch and the outside handle.
6. Inspect the function of the latch by performing the following:

1. Reset the liftgate latch by inserting a screwdriver into the mouth of the latch.
2. Pull the outside handle.

7. Connect the electrical connector to the liftgate latch.
8. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Service and Repair) .
9. Close the liftgate.