Removal Procedure
- Remove the lift gate pull handle plugs.
- Remove the fasteners and the lift gate pull handle.
- Remove the lift gate trim panel retainers.
- Remove the trim panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the lock assembly.
- Remove the lift gate lock assembly retaining nuts.
- Disconnect the latch cable from the lock cylinder assembly.
- Remove the cylinder assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Reconnect the latch cable to the latch assembly.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Position the cylinder assembly in the lift gate and install the lock cylinder
assembly retaining nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the lift gate lock cylinder-to-lift gate nuts to 3 N·m
(27 lb in).
- Reconnect the electrical connector.
- Position the lift gate trim panel to the lift gate.
- Secure to the structure by pushing at the retainer locations.
- Install the trim panel retainers.
- Install the lift gate pull handle using the fasteners.
Tighten
Tighten the lift gate pull handle fasteners to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
- Install the lift gate pull handle plugs.