Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair

Lock mechanism, tailgate, replacing

As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Included in this method are methods for:
- the lock mechanism in the upper tailgate. See Lock mechanism tailgate upper, replacing
- the lock mechanism in the lower tailgate. See Lock mechanism tailgate lower, replacing.

Lock mechanism tailgate upper, replacing

Removing the lock mechanism for the upper tailgate




Remove the panel. See Panel, tailgate, replacing .

Remove:
- the connector
- the mechanical cable for the inner opening handle
- the mechanical cable for the external opening handle.
Remove the 3 screws.
Angle out the lock mechanism.

Installing the lock mechanism for the upper tailgate

Note! For tightening torques, see Tightening torque [1][2]Body and Frame.

Install:
- the lock mechanism
- the 3 M8 screws. Tighten
- the mechanical cable for the outer opening handle
- the mechanical cable for the inner opening handle
- the connector
- the panel. See Panel, tailgate, replacing .

Lock mechanism tailgate lower, replacing

Removing the lock mechanism for the lower tailgate





Remove:
- the panel. See Panel, tailgate, replacing
- the 6 screws (3 screws per lock)
- the lock
- the cable.

Installing the lock mechanism for the lower tailgate

Note! For tightening torques, see Tightening torque [1][2]Body and Frame.

Install:
- the cable
- the lock
- the 6 M8 screws. Tighten
- the panel. See Panel, tailgate, replacing .