TD5 Defender
CHASSIS AND BODY
35
REPAIR
LOCK - TAIL DOOR - FROM 02MY
Service repair no - 76.37.16
Remove
1. Remove tail door trim casing. See this Section.
2. Remove 4 nuts securing tail door lock.
3. Partially withdraw lock assembly, carefully
disconnect central door locking rod from fulcrum
arm.
4. Remove lock assembly.
5. Remove door lock gasket.
NOTE: Do not carry out further
dismantling if component is removed for
access only.
6. Insert key in lock, depress lock barrel plunger
and withdraw barrel from lock.
Refit
7. Fit new barrel to lock.
8. Fit new door lock gasket.
9. Fit door locking rod to fulcrum, align lock. Fit and
tighten nuts to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft ).
10. Close door and check for correct latching with
striker. Adjust striker if necessary. See
Adjustment.
11. Fit tail door trim casing. See this Section.
