Tailgate Latch: Service and Repair

Latch Replacement - Endgate

Removal Procedure

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Open the endgate.
3. Remove the endgate trim panel. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Endgate (Trim Panel Replacement - Endgate) .
4. Remove the water deflector. Refer toWater Deflector Replacement - Endgate (Water Deflector Replacement - Endgate) .




5. Disconnect the endgate latch rod from the bellcrank. Refer toBellcrank Replacement - Endgate (Bellcrank Replacement - Endgate) .
6. Remove the endgate latch bolts from the endgate latch.
7. Slide the endgate latch forward and disconnect the end gate latch rod from the endgate.
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the endgate latch.
9. Remove the endgate latch from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure


Notice: Do not engage the child safety switch on the endgate latch. If the endgate is closed with the child safety switch engaged, the endgate will not open unless you remove the endgate trim panel. Removal will damage the endgate trim panel.

1. Align the endgate latch to the end gate.
2. Connect the electrical connectors to the endgate latch.
3. Connect the endgate latch rod to the endgate latch.
4. Slide the endgate latch into the end gate.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Install the endgate latch bolts.

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





6. Install the endgate latch rod to the bellcrank. Refer toBellcrank Replacement - Endgate (Bellcrank Replacement - Endgate) .
7. Install the water deflector. Refer toWater Deflector Replacement - Endgate (Water Deflector Replacement - Endgate) .
8. Install the endgate trim panel. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Endgate (Trim Panel Replacement - Endgate) .
9. Close the endgate.
10. Close the liftgate.