Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the six screws securing the tailgate sill lining..
... and remove the lining.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws securing the lock drive handle.
On the inside of the panel there is a bracket, from the eye of which we remove the stop of the drive shell..
... and we bring the handle with the drive rod into the lower window of the inner side panel.
Using a screwdriver, we release the clamp securing the lock drive rod on the left side of the body..
... and two clamps on the threshold of the tailgate.
Disconnect the drive rod from the lock body.
We pull the drive out from behind the inner side panel..
...and take it off.
It is possible to replace the handle of the lock drive without dismantling the drive. For clarity, the replacement of the handle is shown on the removed drive.
Straighten the end of the rod with pliers.
Sliding the bushing..
... remove the rod from the eye of the handle.
We assemble the drive in the reverse order.