Trunk / Liftgate Lock: Service and Repair
Back Door / Rear Gate Lock AssemblyRemoval
1. Remove inside handle bezel (1) (if equipped).
2. Remove inside lock knob.
3. Remove door trim (1).
With inside handle bezel tilted as shown in figure, turn door trim 90 counterclockwise to remove it (if equipped with inside handle).
4. Remove back door / rear gate sealing cover.
5. Remove back door / rear gate lock control rod (1).
Unlock back door / rear gate lock rod pin retainer and disconnect control rod.
6. Disconnect back door lock motor lead wire (if equipped).
7. Remove lock assembly.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install back door lock assembly noting the following points.
- Back door / Rear gate latch striker.
Adjust back door / rear gate latch striker so that its center aligns with the center of groove in back door / rear gate latch base. To adjust back door / rear gate latch and striker with each other, insert proper number of shims (1) below the bottom of striker, as shown.
- Back door / rear gate rubber cushion.
Move rubber cushion (1) installed at the left side of back door / rear gate to align it with its guide.