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Tailgate Latch Replacement

NOTE:
  • Take care not to scratch the tailgate.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA ).
  2. Remove the tailgate latch (A).
    • 1 Disconnect the tailgate rod (B) from the clip (C) of the tailgate latch.
    • 2 Disconnect the cylinder rod (D) from the clip (E) of the tailgate lock cylinder.
    • 3 Disconnect the actuator connector (F).
    • 4 Remove the screws securing the latch.
    • 5 Remove the latch through the hole in the tailgate. Take care not to bend the tailgate rod and cylinder rod.
    NOTE: Check for damaged clips, and replace it if necessary.
    Fig 1: Removing The Tailgate Latch With Torque Specifications
    G03676294Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure the actuator connector is plugged in properly, and each rod is connected securely.
    • If the tailgate rod (A) was disconnected at the upper end (the tailgate stop assembly side), reconnect it with its lower end in the bottom hole in the lever (B).
    • Make sure the tailgate locks and opens properly.
      Fig 2: Reconnecting The Tailgate Rod
      G03676295Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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