Review on 🔒 Liftgate Tailgate Lock Trunk Latch Actuator for 2016-2019 KIA Optima Hybrid - OEM Replacement 81230-D4000 by Russ Conrad

Next day delivery correct. The package was received and installed without any problems. How "without difficulty" you ask? Ha! You can find videos on YouTube, but here's the basic story and what I did for a successful install: [1] **Gently** pull eight or so plastic anchors/rivets around the perimeter of the tailgate trim. You may need a flat head screwdriver to get under it, but it comes off very easily. Just make sure you pry the latch out of the body of the anchor or you will try too hard to pry it out and damage the anchor. On the other hand, you have FTDLS - Flexible Trunk Door Lining Syndrome. Be smart, Hulk.[2] Loosen (using a Phillips head) the two screws on the trunk pull rod handle. The tailgate trim should now be loose for easy access to step 3, if not look for additional anchors/rivets or screws you may have missed.[3] Loosen (using a hex socket or ratchet) the two screws on the carriage latch mechanism. I forgot what size I used. basic size. nothing special.[4] Disconnect the power supply. Be careful Hulk, you don't want to change the wiring either. Pinch, move.[5] Disconnect the long flexible drive arm from the locking mechanism. This happens in two places. The light version is free from the maze configuration. but the second requires a slight effort so as not to injure the hand. I think I used a narrow chisel to get straight under and applied some force on the sides and it came out of the breech/receiver. ** The mechanism assembly should now be fully detached from the vehicle. I left the drive lever attached to the car to use again - it was in perfect condition and after following it all the way to the tailgate until I saw it again I decided it wasn't worth it. Tinker with us. Not broken, not changed. Go straight and drop the broken locking mechanism assembly. Ebay doesn't need it and you don't like it anymore.**[6] Pick up your new truck lock mechanism for next day delivery. And follow steps 5-1 in reverse order. Pick up where you left off. Screw back where you left off. Push where you pulled. I can't even... it's very simple. In step #5 I mentioned a "moderate effort" yes, a slight effort to put your hand in the receiver to avoid damaging the new locking mechanism, arm cables, etc. Got it, Hulk? ; )[7] Close trunk. Test it with and without the key fob nearby. ** Ready. ** PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO OBTAIN THIS PATCH. IT'S ALMOST AS SIMPLE AS FILLING THE TANK WITH GAS. DON'T LET THE PARTS AND LABOR SELLER FOOL YOU. In today's climate, I'd be surprised if a retailer could match it within a week or two. don't do this to yourself The longer you can't secure your trunk, the more likely you are to be robbed or a local teenage bully will do something stupid to your car since you can access the entire interior of the car through the trunk emergency lock on the back seat. Be brave. To be clever. Did you receive it.