Honda Ridgeline - Locking Tailgate Installation

In this video, I walk through the steps and tools required to install a locking tailgate handle on a 2nd Generation Honda Ridgeline (2017).. These early years of Gen. 2 did not have a locking tailgate, but one can be added with a few parts ordered from Honda parts
This modification initially cost about $100 for the parts.
Parts required:
08Z07-T6Z-100D Tailgate Lock, Cylinder
08Z07-T6Z-120E Tailgate Lock Handle, Lunar Silver Metallic NH830M
(make sure you select the part number for your matching paint code)
Tools required:
Ratchet with short extension
10mm socket
Torx T30 bit
phillips screwdriver
Rubber mallet
small flat blade - for removing plastic clips

[@stevegordon5243]

Excellent detailed video! Thanks for sharing. Might have to do this to my 2019 Ridgeline

[@DIYGuyUSA]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful

[@billmacchione4685]

Followed this and it worked great. 2 weeks later the swing latch would not release. I am not sure what is wrong but others have said this is the same problem they had. Any help would be great!

[@DIYGuyUSA]

I had a similar problem and I think the connecting rod that is supplied with the new lock set is not as strong. This causes some flex during temperature changes. I had to disassemble and adjust the rod. If it happens again, it may need some extra metal strengthening.

[@stevegordon5243]

Does the black plate, rods and rod connectors come with the two parts you listed in the description or are those separate? If so, do you have part #s for them also?

[@DIYGuyUSA]

Yes, everything came with the handle set. The lock cylinder was separate.

[@brandonbriscoe4712]

what about the 1st gen Ridgeline? Can I order OEM parts from Honda as well? I would think Honda didn't change much between the tailgate with the generations, at least the handle and mechanism

[@DIYGuyUSA]

I’m not sure if this would fit properly. All of the components and the handle would have to be the same between generations