Contents: Handle - hatchback models ⬇ Handle - station wagon and van models ⬇ Lock ⬇ Lock cylinder ⬇ Lock latch ⬇
Handle - hatchback models
Open the rear door, then remove the screws and remove the rear door trim panel.
Remove the two nuts, then separate the outside handle from the rear door. Note that the nuts also secure the lock cylinder assembly.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Handle - station wagon and van models
The procedure is as specified in the first paragraph of this section.
Remove the rear door lock cylinder assembly as directed above.
Remove the rear door wiper motor (see chapter 12).
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Lock
The procedure is as specified in the first paragraph of this section.
Disconnect the lever rods from the lock through the opening in the rear door.
Unscrew the screws (three on the hatchback model, four on the station wagon model) and remove the lock.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, however, if necessary, adjust the position of the lock latch on the body so that it operates satisfactorily.
Lock cylinder
Remove the screws and rear tailgate trim panel.
[Material was taken from a resource www.OPELBOOK.ru]
Disconnect the control rod from the lock cylinder assembly (fig. 11.17).

Remove the two nuts and the lock cylinder assembly. Note that on hatchback models, these same nuts secure the rear door handle (fig. 11.18).

Spare parts are not supplied for the lock cylinder unit and if they break, the unit is replaced completely.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Lock latch
The lock latch is screwed to the lower body panel.
If necessary, remove the screws and rear luggage compartment trim panel to access the lock latch bolts.
Before removing the latch, mark its position so that you can later replace it in its original place.
To remove the latch, simply unscrew the screws (fig. 11.19).

Installation is in the reverse order of removal, however, if necessary, adjust the position of the latch to ensure satisfactory closing of the door.

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