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)
16.3 Tailgate lock retaining screws (arrowed)

Refitting 4 Refitting is a reversal of removal

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