Tailgate 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.

Tightening torque:
T1: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf.m, 5.5 ft.lb)
T2: 25 N.m (2.55 kgf.m, 18.4 ft.lb)
T3: 28 N.m (2.86 kgf.m, 20.7 ft.lb)