Liftgate Latch Replacement

Liftgate Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the bellcrank.




4. Disconnect the bellcrank rod from the latch/lock assembly.
5. Remove the screws that retain the bellcrank to the latch/lock.
6. Remove the bellcrank from the latch/lock.




7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the latch assembly.
8. Disconnect the lock cylinder bellcrank rod (1) from the latch assembly.
9. Remove the screws that retain the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate.
10. Remove the latch/lock assembly from the liftgate.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the screws that retain the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
3. Connect the lock cylinder bellcrank rod (1) to the latch/lock assembly.
4. Connect the electrical connector to the latch/lock assembly.




5. Position the bellcrank to the latch/lock assembly.
6. Install the screws that retain the bellcrank to the latch/lock assembly and tighten to 0.7 Nm (6 lb in).
7. Connect the bellcrank rod to the latch/lock assembly.




8. Connect the outside handle rod to the bellcrank.
9. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Install the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).