Difficult to open the rear-end (tailgate) door with the door handle

Bulletin number

LI72.20-P-073466

Component

Latches/locks/linkages

Summary

Complaint Difficult to open the rear-end (tailgate) door with the door handle. Cause The link rod between the door lock and the central locking actuator motor may jump out when locking the vehicle. Remedy 1. Remove door trim of rear-end door AR72.20-P-6615XG 2. Only partially loosen dampening from the rear-end door (replace if damage is present) 3. Replace link rod that has sprung out (see picture 2 and parts note) 4. Perform function test. 5. Assemble in the reverse order

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