Tailgate/boot lid lock and cylinder - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the trim panel as described in
Section 32.
2 Extract the lock cylinder retaining clip, disconnect the control rods and remove the cylinder.
3 Undo the three screws and detach the lock assembly (see illustration).
16.3 Tailgate lock retaining screws (arrowed)
Refitting 4 Refitting is a reversal of removal
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