Pop & Lock PL8662 - Manual

Installation Instructions
Tailgate Lock
PL8661
Honda Ridgeline
2005 and Up
With or Without
Backup Camera
STEP 1 - Lower the tailgate. Remove the four Phillips head screws from the top trim, slide the trim
to the right (passenger) side using a rubber mallet and lift to remove it. Apply downward pressure
on the top trim if it bows up. Remove the white clips that remain on the tailgate by turning them 45
degrees to pull out. NOTE THE ORIENTATION BEFORE REMOVEL. Remove the T40 torx
screws holding the interior trim panel and lift it off.
STEP 2 - Remove the handle rod from mechanicals by
turning the green rod clip and pulling the rod out of the
clip. Swing the rod up and out of the way. Remove the
two screws holding the factory handle in place; there are
tabs that will hold the handle from falling out of the
tailgate, but for extra assurance hold the handle in place
so not let the handle to fall. Install the mounting bracket
over the back side of handle and reinstall the two screws
and tighten. Reinstall the handle rod. The handle
should now look like picture.
Technical Support:
Call 1-800-342-5911
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STEP 3 - Using the bracket holes as a template drill the two 3/16”
(or 5mm) holes and one 1/2” (or 12mm) hole. Insert the lock
assembly from the front of the bezel inserting the shaft through the
1/2” hole and aligning the two mounting holes on the bezel with the
mounting bracket. Insert the 2 supplied 8–32 x 1 1/2” screws through
the mounting bracket in to the bezel. Tighten the screws. DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN. IF LOCK ASSEMBLEY BINDS LOOSEN
SCREWS UNTIL THE KEY MOVES FREELY!
Package Contents: Lock Bezel, 2 Keys, Mounting Bracket
Locking Bolt Linkage, Crank Linkage
2 Screws #8-32 x 1 1/2”, 1 Bolt 1/4” x 2”
Locking Bolt Linkage and Slide Bolt
Long and Short Wire Harness, Zip Ties
Tools Required: 10mm Socket, T40 Torx Bit, Phillip Head
5/32” Allen Wrench
Rubber Mallet
Power Drill
3/16” (or 5mm), 1/2” (or 12mm) Drill Bits
STEP 4 - Remove the two mechanical assemble screws. Mount the Pop N Lock
bolt linkage under the upper latch rod as shown using the existing two mechanical
assemble screws. The lock assembly should look like picture.
STEP 5 - Install the crank rod
assembly by hooking the slotted
end onto the bolt linkage and the
square hole to the end of the lock
assembly shaft. Insert the
1/4” x 20 x 2” screw into the shaft
and tighten.
STEP 6 - Check the functioning of the lock.
Lock-Turn the key to the right (passenger side)
to the two o’clock position and then then back
to 12 o’clock to lock. Unlock-Turning the key to the left (driver side)
to the ten o’clock position and then then back to
12 o’clock to unlock.
Manual Lock Install