Thread: Dreaded tailgate door help needed

i could definitely use help with this problem too

It's been a long time since I had mine out and can't remember if there was a trick.
From memory I undid 2 or 3 clips for the rods(I think the lock button one stayed on)
There are 3 torques head screws that hold it to the door.
I changed mine to std bolts and washers as there was room for them when the door shut.

I had he same problem a few months ago and appreciate your frustrations.

I can't see clearly from your picture but once you disconnect all the levers and electrics and undo the bolts, it's just a matter of wriggling it around until you find the right position and it will just slip out.
A good was out and lublicate with some teflon spray lube - don't use graphite or grease as it'll attract the dust.
Then you'll have the fun part all over again as you put it back in and align everything.

Good luck - I hope you discover the right position without too much trouble.

Originally Posted by minotics

Hi all,

I've been searching through these forums because the back door on my discover series 2 has stopped unlocking with the central locking and only unlocks if you crawl over the back seats and do it from the inside. It seems to be a common problem and the way to solve it is take out the locking mechanism and clean and lube it or replace it. I am just stuck on taking the locking mechanism out and would like some if available, I have removed everything connecting it that I can see but was wondering if there is a trick to getting it out or something holding it from above.
It's full of dust because I recently bought it off my dad who took it into the wild.

Thank you

I recently had problems with the tailgate locking mechanism. I found that it was necessary to remove a self tapping screw used to attach the registration plate to the door skin. After that it was relatively easy to remove the lock.
I cleaned the mechanism thoroughly, lubricated the internals with Lithium spray grease & the externals with a dry silicon spray.
Repositioned the link on the exterior handle to the second hole. Working OK now.

Originally Posted by Collins

I recently had problems with the tailgate locking mechanism. I found that it was necessary to remove a self tapping screw used to attach the registration plate to the door skin. After that it was relatively easy to remove the lock.
I cleaned the mechanism thoroughly, lubricated the internals with Lithium spray grease & the externals with a dry silicon spray.
Repositioned the link on the exterior handle to the second hole. Working OK now.

I removed that self tapping screw but can't seem to work the mechanism around a bolt in place under the tailgate handle. (Pictured....poorly)
I figure I could remove this bolt if I can remove the cover but not sure on how to do this. Once again any help greatly appreciated. Or if you have a better thought on getting the mechanism out.
Thank you

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