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Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair

Rear Gate Latch and Actuator Assembly

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the rear gate trim.
3. Remove the rear gate latch & actuator assembly
1. Remove the bolts and pull out the rear gate latch & actuator assembly to the vehicle front.
2. Disconnect the connectors, and then remove the rear gate latch & actuator assembly.






INSTALLATION

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

REAR GATE LOCK AND TRUNK LID LOCK
Tightening torque: N.m (kgf.m, ft.lb)
T1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
T2: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
T3: 18 (1.8, 13.3)