Locks: Description and Operation

The passenger compartment doors are of a conventional lock to striker plate design with the striker located on the body pillar.

The hood and liftgate striker are a fixed part of the panel assembly and cannot be repaired separately. These locate into latches positioned in the vehicle body.

The hood can only be opened by a cable from inside the passenger compartment.

The liftgate can be opened by a release switch situated at the base of the cowl side trim panel on the driver side. It can also be opened with the ignition key in the lock cylinder situated in the right-hand side rear lamp lens.

The door latch mechanisms are operated by a conventional actuating rod and cable system connected to the inner and outer latch handles.

The power door lock system consists of the components used in the manual door lock system with following additions power door lock switches, power door lock actuator, circuit wiring and circuit protection.

The door outer handle and latch are removed from the inside of the door panel and are connected by actuating rods. These units can both be removed separately.