Removing
Assembling the castle
1. Open the tailgate, then disconnect the earth cable from the battery.
2a. Remove the four screws/bolts securing the tailgate trim panel.
2b. Release the mounting brackets and remove the panel from the tailgate (refer to illustrations).
3. Separate the rod from the lock button assembly (refer to accompanying illustration).
4. Remove the mounting bolts and remove the lock assembly from the tailgate (refer to accompanying illustration).
Assembling the lock button
1. Follow the steps described in paragraphs 1-3 above.
2a. Disconnect the wiring connector from the single lock activator where available).
2b. Loosen and remove the fixing nuts and brackets, then remove the lock button assembly (and single lock activator - where available) from the tailgate (refer to illustrations).
Lock striker plate
1. Open the tailgate and remove the plastic facing from the strike plate of the lock.
2. Outline each mounting bolt, then unscrew them and remove the shock plate from the car.
Installation
Assembling the castle
1. Install in reverse order. Before installing the trim panel, check the functioning of the lock.
Assembling the lock button
1. Install in reverse order. Before installing the trim panel, check the functioning of the lock.
Lock striker plate
1. Install the shock plate on the car. Align the bolts with the marks made before removal and tighten them securely.
2. Check the functioning of the lock. If adjustment is needed, loosen the bolts and reposition the striker plate.