FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Procedures




To Remove


Lock Cylinder, Tailgate:






1 Open the tailgate.
2 Remove the trim (5 clips, 4 bolts).
3 Remove the pull bar from the lock cylinder, fastened with clips, and leave it suspended.
4 Remove the microswitch by bending apart the small hooks and lift it off its groove. Alternatively, it may be sufficient to remove the microswitch connector.
5 Remove the retainer nuts (2 pcs) that secure the lock cylinder.
6 Remove the lock cylinder by pulling it inwards.


NOTE: Retain the rubber seal that rests against the glass.


To Fit







1 Push in the lock cylinder, make sure that the rubber seal is up against the glass.


NOTE:
Make sure that the rubber seal in the tailgate is fitted before the cylinder is pushed into position.
The lock cylinder must be mounted with the drain hole facing down.


2 Fit the retaining bolts (2 pcs) that secure the lock cylinder.
3 Plug in the microswitch connector or fit the microswitch by the lock cylinder.
4 Fasten the pull rod to the lock cylinder.
5 Fasten the trim (5 clips, 4 bolts).