Tailgate Latch Replacement (Without Power Tailgate)

Tailgate Latch Replacement

Without Power Tailgate

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. If the tailgate latch can not be unlocked by using the keyless entry transmitter or by unlocking the driver's door lock, remove the maintenance lid (A) from the tailgate lower trim panel, then unlock the tailgate latch by turning the pivot of the lever clockwise with a flat-tip screwdriver.





2. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel .

3. Disconnect the tailgate opener cable from the tailgate handle Tailgate Handle Replacement (Without Power Tailgate).

4. Disconnect the tailgate latch switch connector (A) and tailgate actuator connector (B).





5. Remove the bolts, and pull out the tailgate latch (C), then remove it.