How do you change the lock on a tailgate?
How do you change the lock on a tailgate? Remove the retaining clip inside the tailgate that secures the lock cylinder to the tailgate. Pull the lock cylinder from the outside of the tailgate. Slide the new lock cylinder into the hole from the outside of the tailgate. Reinstall the steel clip that secures the lock cylinder to the tailgate. Why is my tailgate lock cylinder not latching? Tailgate lock doesn't latch If you're able to "lock" the cylinder yet it doesn't latch, then there is likely an issue with the assembly. There's a good chance you'll need to replace...