9-5 Aero (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (B235) HO (2000)
Trunk/Liftgate Sensor/Switch (For Alarm): Service and Repair
Tailgate Lock, 5D
To remove
1
Open the tailgate.
2
Remove the frame around the inner door handle by prying with a screwdriver in the three recesses. Once the frame clips have been released, pull
the frame down and bend it out.
3
Remove the inner tailgate trim by removing the door pull retaining screws and the plastic clips in the trim.
4
Lift off the tailgate trim as described below:
a
Pull down the top of the trim to release it from the clips.
b
Pull back on the trim to release the guide pin at the door pull, taking care not to break it.
5
Remove the three lock rods attached with clips to the lock.
6
Unscrew the four lock retaining bolts.
7
Remove the lock and unplug the Connector.