Power Trunk / Liftgate Lock Actuator: Service and Repair

Rear hatch lock assembly

Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Swing spare tire carrier aside.
3. Open rear hatch.
4. Remove high-mounted brake light assembly. Refer to "Exterior lights".




5. Remove the rear hatch trim. Refer to "Trim".




6. Unfasten cylinder rod clip, outer handle rod clip and actuator rod clip.
7. Disconnect electrical connector on the lock assembly.
8. Remove two bolts on the lock assembly.
9. Remove lock assembly.

Installation
1. Position lock assembly.
2. Connect one connector on the lock assembly.




3. Install two bolts on the lock assembly.
4. Fasten cylinder rod, outer handle rod and actuator rod clip.
5. Install rear hatch trim. Refer to "Trim".
5. Install high-mounted brake light assembly. Refer to "Trim".
7. Close rear hatch.
8. Connect negative battery cable.
9. Check if the rear hatch will smoothly fall into the lock. Adjust it necessary.