Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Tailgate Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
Tailgate Lock Cylinder
Removal and Installation
NOTE: When a new lock cylinder is installed, the tailgate lock cylinder, door lock cylinders and the ignition lock cylinder should be installed as a set.
This eliminates carrying an extra key which fits only 1 lock. If a new key is to be used, the new key code is attached to a tag.
NOTE: The individual door lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the
appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build a new lock cylinder to the current key code of the
vehicle.
1. Remove the tailgate release handle. For additional information, refer to Tailgate Release Handle See: Tailgate Release Handle/Service and
Repair/Tailgate Release Handle.
2. Remove retaining clip and the tailgate lock cylinder.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.