Removing and installing tailgate lock - AR72.20-P-2550B

MODEL 210.2 

Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate Lock Components

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	Removing, installing
1	Removing and installing tailgate liner		AR72.20-P-3500B
2	Removing and installing tailgate handle molding		AR72.20-P-3650A
3	Remove internal release (1)
4	Unhook connecting rod (2)
5	Unhook connecting rod (3)
6	Disconnect CL line (4) and electrical connector
7	Unscrew bolt (6) and remove lock (7)		*BA72.20-P-1003-02A
8	Unscrew bolt (5)
9	Remove handle (8)	Replace gasket (9)
10	Unclip lock cylinder (11) on handle (8)	Replace gasket (10)
11	Unscrew bolt (12) and remove striker eye (13)	Mark installed positions.
			*BA72.20-P-1002-02A
12	Install in the reverse order
13	Adjust tailgate		AR72.20-P-3510B

Tailgate

Number	Designation		Model 210.2
BA72.20-P-1002-02A	Bolts securing striker eye	Nm	32
BA72.20-P-1003-02A	Bolts securing door lock	Nm	10