Acura 74820-ST7-003 Tailgate Open Stay Assembly

Open the liftgate and remove the trim cover along with the latch mounting screws. Disconnect the actuating rod, detach any electrical connectors, and then take out the latch from the liftgate, reversing the process for installation. For the lock cylinder, remove the bolt securing it, detach the actuating rod, rotate the lock cylinder, and pull it out, again reversing the process for installation. To work on the support struts, open the liftgate and support it securely. Use an open-end wrench to remove the ballstud nut at the upper end of the strut. Detach the trim cover and pry off the retaining clip from the lower end's locating pin, then pull the lower end off and remove the strut from the vehicle. Some models may have retaining bolts at both ends of the strut; in such cases, simply remove the bolts to detach the strut. Installation follows the reverse of removal.

To replace the trunk lock cylinder, open the trunk and look upward through the access hole to detach the rod from the lock cylinder. Remove the bolt and turn the cylinder clockwise to align the tab with the slot in the body, allowing for its removal. Reinstallation follows the reverse process.