Nissan X-Trail tailgate lock replacement

Note:

The tailgate lock must be replaced if its mechanical or electrical part breaks down.

Before changing the lock on the Nissan X-Trail, you will first need to remove the tailgate trim.

Removing the tailgate trim Nissan X-Trail

1.  Place the car on a level surface, and turn off the ignition.

2.  Raise the luggage compartment lid.

3.  Turn the door light switch to the OFF position.

4.  Pry off the cover with a flat screwdriver and remove it from the door trim.

5.  Disconnect block and remove a plafond.

6.  Pry with a flathead screwdriver and pull out the 2 holders.

7.  Pry with a flat screwdriver, remove from the holders and pull the inner handle out of the tailgate trim.

8.  Pull towards you, remove from the latches and remove the upper trim element. 

9.  In the same way, remove the side trim from both sides.

10.  Using a flat screwdriver or a plastic spatula, pry off the lower part of the door trim around the entire perimeter, until all its holders (12 pcs.) exit the door panel.

11.  Remove a covering of a door of a luggage carrier in gathering.

Nissan X-Trail tailgate lock replacement

1. Through the hole in the tailgate panel, disconnect the wire block from the lock.

2. Pull the wire harness out of the holder on the tailgate lock housing of the Nissan X-Trail.

3. Use a 10 mm socket to unscrew the 3 bolts securing the lock to the door.

4. Remove the lock assembly from the door cavity.

5. Inspect the condition of the lock. If necessary, replace the Nissan X-Trail trunk door lock with a working one.

6. Install the lock in the reverse order of removal.

7. Reinstall the door trim.

8. Lubricate the lock mechanism on the Nissan X-Trail with grease and its fastening bolts with a thread locker.

Source:  carpedia.club