Tailgate lock cylinder clip

[Rookiestar_prav33]

Hey guys... After coming back from a trip to pick up my 2000 Ford expedition XLT from the long term parking lot, I found the rear hatch/tailgate/liftgate lock cylinder missing. Someone had broken in. Fortunately, I don't keep anything in the truck so he didn't get anything. I tried to locate the lock cylinder but couldn't find it. The body retainer clip was all that was left behind.

I got a replacement uncoded cylinder and barrel and finished coding the lock with the same key. I am trying to find a parts diagram to get the lever/plastic clip that will need to be clamped in to operate the lock mechanism but cannot find it. Does anyone know what type of plastic lever/clip is used to operate the rod? If anyone can post an assembly diagram, that will be much appreciated!

Thank you.

 

[1955moose]

So the Ford dealer can't print the rear lock diagram? I have same year vehicle, and anytime I go by my local Serramonte Ford, my guys can always print a blow-up of any parts I might need. Getting the parts is a different story. 50 percent of the time, they've been long gone. The dealer has a parts locater, so sometimes another dealer in the country still has your part, and would love to ship it to you. The other option is get blow-up from dealer, and go on eBay. I've had good luck with my vehicle as well as friends cars.

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