86 21... Removing Rotary Striker Lock

The following text describes how to remove the rotary striker lock on the rear lid as an example. Proceed in the same way for the side lids. Remove the lock while the lid is open.

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2). On rear lid, remove red cap (3).

Installation, rear lid only:

Place red cap back on pull rod. Red cap serves to indicate rear lid emergency unlocking facility.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Cover And Red Cap

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Remove spring nut (1) from pull rod (2).

Installation: 

Use new spring nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Nut And Pull Rod

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Unhook pull rod (1) from rocker (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Pull Rod And Rocker

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Release screws (1) and remove rotary striker lock (2) from opening (3).

Installation: 

Tightening Torque: Refer to 86 21 12AZ  . See HOOD for specs.

Use new Stover nuts.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws And Rotary Striker Lock

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Detach spring nut (1) from pull rod (2). Remove pull rod (2) from rotary striker lock (3).

Installation: 

Use new spring nut.

Fig 5: Identifying Spring Nut And Pull Rod

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