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Fiat Bravo/Brava (182) Factory Service Manual (1995-2001)10 · 70 Bodywork
10 · Body & interior

Removing-refitting tailgate lock

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Rear tailgate › Removing-refitting tailgate lock
70 BodyworkRemoving-refitting tailgate lock

REMOVING-REFITTING TAILGATE LOCK

Diagram showing the tailgate lock mechanism with arrows pointing to fixing bolts and a rod connection

The procedure is carried out on the 5 door version; as far as the 3 door version is concerned, the procedure is the same.

  1. Remove the tailgate inner lining (see page 15), then undo the bolts fixing the lock shown by the arrows.
  2. Remove the lock releasing the rod joined with the lock barrel.

NOTE To refit simply reverse the order of the operations carried out for the removal.

REPLACING LOCK BARREL

Diagram showing the lock barrel being removed from the tailgate with an arrow indicating upward movement
  1. Remove the tailgate inner lining (see page 15), loosen the fixing bolts shown by the arrows, then remove the barrel from the lock disconnecting the joining rod.
  2. Insert the key in the barrel, lift up the retaining spring shown by the arrow, then extract the barrel and replace it.

NOTE To refit simply reverse the order of the operations carried out for the removal.

Two diagrams: left shows the lock assembly mounted on the tailgate frame with arrows pointing to mounting points; right shows the exploded view of the lock barrel, spring, and mounting bracket

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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