1. Open the back door.
2. Disconnect the racks by removing the spring clips from the outside with a lever (photo).
3. Remove trim panel (Chapter 10).
4. Disconnect the wires and washer hose.
5. With the help of an assistant, remove the hinge brackets, push out the pins and remove the tailgate from the vehicle (photo).
6. The lock can be removed by disconnecting the rod and removing the four fixing screws (photo).
7. By unscrewing the screws and removing the rear plastic protective trim, access to the impact plate is provided. The striker plate can then be unscrewed (photo).
8. Assembly is done in reverse order, but it is necessary to adjust the striker plate so that it enters the center of the lock.
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