Land Rover Defender: Tailgate Latch

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Make sure to protect the paintwork.

NOTES:

• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustration showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

1. Remove the tailgate trim panel.

2. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

3.

• Release the tailgate latch actuator from the 3 retainer clip.
• Disconnect the electrical connector from the tailgate latch actuator.

4.

• Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the tailgate latch.
• Remove the 3 bolts.
• Remove the tailgate latch assembly.

5.

Disconnect the actuator release cable from the tailgate latch.

INSTALLATION

1. Connect the actuator release cable to the tailgate latch.

2.

• Install the tailgate latch assembly.
• Install and tighten the 3 bolts.

  Torque: 7Nm

• Connect the 2 electrical connectors to the tailgate latch.

3.

• Connect the electrical connector to the tailgate latch actuator.
• Install the tailgate latch actuator.

4. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

5. Install the tailgate trim panel.

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