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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 721381  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the bellcrank.

  5. Object Number: 721388  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the bellcrank rod from the latch/lock assembly.
  7. Remove the screws that retain the bellcrank to the latch/lock.
  8. Remove the bellcrank from the latch/lock.

  9. Object Number: 721383  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the latch assembly.
  11. Disconnect the lock cylinder bellcrank rod (1) from the latch assembly.
  12. Remove the screws that retain the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate.
  13. Remove the latch/lock assembly from the liftgate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 721383  Size: SH
  1. Position the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the screws that retain the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Connect the lock cylinder bellcrank rod (1) to the latch/lock assembly.
  6. Connect the electrical connector to the latch/lock assembly.

  7. Object Number: 721388  Size: SH
  8. Position the bellcrank to the latch/lock assembly.
  9. Install the screws that retain the bellcrank to the latch/lock assembly.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 0.7 N·m (6 lb in).

  11. Connect the bellcrank rod to the latch/lock assembly.

  12. Object Number: 721381  Size: SH
  13. Connect the outside handle rod to the bellcrank.
  14. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  15. Install the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.