Rainier AWD L6-4.2L (2007)
The liftgate lock cylinder pawl (1) may contact the rear liftgate glass latch when the lock cylinder button is depressed.
Correction
Do Not remove the rear liftgate lock cylinder from the vehicle to perform this repair.
Reposition the rear liftgate lock cylinder wave washer and adjust the lock rod using the steps below.
Verify the customer's condition.
Open the liftgate.
Remove the upper liftgate garnish molding. Refer to Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement.
Remove the rear liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement in SI.
Remove the cylinder lock rod from the threaded lock rod retaining clip (1).
Tip
Place the tip of a screwdriver blade into the opening of the C-clip and slowly rotate the screwdriver to pry out the C-clip from the shaft. Then use
needle-nose pliers to remove the C-clip.
