Remove/install tailgate locking unit - AR72.20-P-2556T

MODEL 211.2 

Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate Locking Unit Components

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	Remove/Install
1	Remove tailgate handle		AR72.20-P-3650T
2	Remove bolts (1)		*BA72.20-P-1008-02A
3	Fold tailgate handle (A12/1) down
4	Disconnect electrical connectors from tailgate handle (A12/1)	Four electrical connectors.
5	Unhook control cables (2) from tailgate handle (A12/1)
6	Unscrew screw (3) and remove tailgate handle (A12/1)		*BA72.20-P-1008-02A
7	Remove bolts (4)	Replace self-locking bolts (4).
			*BA72.20-P-1003-02A
8	Remove tailgate locking unit (A72) from tailgate (5) until electrical connector (6) is accessible.
9	Disconnect electrical connector (6) and remove tailgate locking unit (A72)
10	Install in the reverse order

TAILGATE

Number	Designation		Model 211.2
BA72.20-P-1003-02A	Screws at tailgate lock	Nm	10
BA72.20-P-1008-02A	Screw for handle flap on tailgate	Nm	9