Removal tailgate latch

Nine40 · Feb 24th, 2019, 23:26

Trying in vain to remove the boot catch but getting nowhere, undone 4 bolts and removed the inrerior open latch, now the catch is hanging down which apoears to be held in place by two rods?...anybody know how to remove the catch?

tofufi · Feb 25th, 2019, 07:02

You need to remove the rods, preferably while holding the catch back into place.

From memory, the rods either pull off, or have little clips you rotate before pulling the rod off.

Something a bit like this, but from memory mine were metal:

The rods are what connect the tailgate catch to the handles, so make sure you remember the orientation of them for re-assembly

Laird Scooby · Feb 25th, 2019, 09:27

What Jim said ^^^^^ - a useful tip to help remember where the rods went is get your phone camera and hold it inside the tailgate and take a series of shots that you can refer to later to see where the rods link to.

Also once you've got it all disconnected and the latch out (the latch being the item you pictured in your post), check that when you squeeze the handle on the tailgate to "open" the tailgate, the relevant rod moves and springs back easily when the handle is released.

Take the opportunity to lube the various parts of the linkage that you wouldn't normally get to see as well!

TonyS9 · Feb 25th, 2019, 13:09

This is why I said you may need to remove the door card to get access to remove the rods. They should just pop out.

Nine40 · Feb 25th, 2019, 16:11

Cherrs guys, the door card has been removed Aready , doesnt look much room so ill expect a few scraped knuckles the replacement part is fully workimg and the catch locks, time to hunt down my thin nosed pliers.

Nine40 · Feb 26th, 2019, 11:57

Well that was easy!! Left hand for inside catch rod pulls down and right hand side rod for the lock pushes up.. 5 minures work and now a working lock..
Thanks guys

Laird Scooby · Feb 26th, 2019, 12:06

Great work! Have you worked out why the original wasn't working? If it just needs a lube and a bit of exercise, you've then got a useful spare!

Nine40 · Feb 26th, 2019, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Great work! Have you worked out why the original wasn't working? If it just needs a lube and a bit of exercise, you've then got a useful spare!

I can hear it rattling so reckon something is broken inside?. I have box for old bits so ill dump it in that, you never know i might need a soring or something one day 😊

Feb 24th, 2019, 23:26	#1
Nine40 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2020 23:04 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Blackpool	Removal tailgate latch Trying in vain to remove the boot catch but getting nowhere, undone 4 bolts and removed the inrerior open latch, now the catch is hanging down which apoears to be held in place by two rods?...anybody know how to remove the catch?

Feb 25th, 2019, 09:27	#3
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	What Jim said ^^^^^ - a useful tip to help remember where the rods went is get your phone camera and hold it inside the tailgate and take a series of shots that you can refer to later to see where the rods link to. Also once you've got it all disconnected and the latch out (the latch being the item you pictured in your post), check that when you squeeze the handle on the tailgate to "open" the tailgate, the relevant rod moves and springs back easily when the handle is released. Take the opportunity to lube the various parts of the linkage that you wouldn't normally get to see as well! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Feb 26th, 2019, 12:06	#7
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Great work! Have you worked out why the original wasn't working? If it just needs a lube and a bit of exercise, you've then got a useful spare! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Feb 25th, 2019, 07:02	#2
tofufi Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:02 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bristol	You need to remove the rods, preferably while holding the catch back into place. From memory, the rods either pull off, or have little clips you rotate before pulling the rod off. Something a bit like this, but from memory mine were metal: The rods are what connect the tailgate catch to the handles, so make sure you remember the orientation of them for re-assembly

Feb 25th, 2019, 13:09	#4
TonyS9 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holywood	This is why I said you may need to remove the door card to get access to remove the rods. They should just pop out.

Feb 25th, 2019, 16:11	#5
Nine40 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2020 23:04 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Blackpool	Cherrs guys, the door card has been removed Aready , doesnt look much room so ill expect a few scraped knuckles the replacement part is fully workimg and the catch locks, time to hunt down my thin nosed pliers.

Feb 26th, 2019, 11:57	#6
Nine40 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2020 23:04 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Blackpool	Well that was easy!! Left hand for inside catch rod pulls down and right hand side rod for the lock pushes up.. 5 minures work and now a working lock.. Thanks guys

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