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
The procedure is carried out on the 5 door version; as far as the 3 door version is concerned, the procedure is the same.
- Remove the tailgate inner lining (see page 15), then undo the bolts fixing the lock shown by the arrows.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
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- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Fiat Bravo
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