Tailgate Latch Replacement; Tailgate Lock Cylinder Replacement - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

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Tailgate Latch Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the tailgate trim panel (see page 20-61).
2. Disconnect the handle cable (A), cylinder rod (B),
lock rod (C) and tailgate latch switch connector (D),
and detach the connector.
Fastener Locations
: Bolt, 3
6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
D
F
C
B
3. Remove the bolts, then pull the tailgate latch (E) out.
4. Disconnect the tailgate latch actuator connector (F),
then remove the tailgate latch.
5. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
• Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly and the each rod is connected properly.
• Make sure the cable actuates the latch before you
close the tailgate.
• Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks
securely.
20-158 20-158
A
E

Tailgate Lock Cylinder Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the tailgate trim panel (see page 20-61).
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod (A) and lock cylinder
switch connector (B) (if applicable), then detach the
lock cylinder switch connector from the tailgate.
B
3. Remove the bolt securing the lock cylinder (A).
Then turn the tailgate lock cylinder 45°, and remove
it.
Fastener Location
: Bolt, 1
6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A
4. Install the lock cylinder in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
• Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
• Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks
securely.
• Check the operation of the tailgate lock cylinder.
A