I recently completed this easy project thanks to this informative video. It's a nice upgrade to an awesome truck. I took my locking cylinder to a local locksmith who re-keyed it to fit the valet key inside my key fob.

This took 30 minutes to install using your instructions! Thanks for taking the time to make the video!

I followed the KZfaq step-by-step and my replacement lock mechanism went in smoothly without a single hitch. Very good description, very clear audio and the video was a giant help. Thank you so much.

Just finished up the install on my 2017 Ridgeline, works well with the new Honda hard Tonneau cover I just got. All set for traveling and not worrying about suitcases not being secure. Thanks so much for doing the install vid!

Best instruction to date. Thank you. Picking up mine this week.

Great job on the video as well as the upgrade. Thanks for taking the time to do it!

THANK YOU for the video. Installed mine today, with your assistance!

it makes the job easier with your detailed videos... it saves me a lot of time

Great video. Helped me out with my lock install. Thank you.

This video was awesome! Just did the install on my 18 RL!

Great narrative - made the installation completely straightforward. Yay Jason!!!

Great video, clear and concise. I used your tutorial to replace a faulty rear view camera on my 2017 RTL-T. I may upgrade the rear latch now that I know how to do it. Thanks again for the great video.

Thank you for this well done tutorial. I did it today on my 2018 today you made it an enjoyable 45 minute experience.

Great video. Now I know I can do it myself. Thank you Jason.

Thank you so much for this excellent video. I needed to replace the top rail cap on my 2018 Ridgeline tailgate. The Honda garage wanted 2 hours of labor at a cost of $400 to replace it. Plus $200 for the cap. I used parts of your video and replaced the cap in 15 minutes. I may put the Tailgate lock on later.

Thank you for this video! I would have never been able to do mine without it. The parts don't have any instructions at all except how to lock and unlock after it's installed.

I initially ordered a electronic Pop & Lock,but opted for the more simple this OEM lock. Great video!!!

Great video, your instructions made the job a quick DIY job, thanks.

Of the three KZfaq videos that apply, yours is the best. My install went smoothly except for the violet clip replacement. The old clip broke when taking it out and the new clip broke when putting it in. Both broke in the same place. I was able to secure the broken clip with aluminum wire until the a new clip arrives in the mail. Everything working fine.

Thanks for this! Side swing latch for tailgate was broken & I didn't know how to get the top cap off. I may eventually put the lock in & will come back to your video.

I just completed the install of the locking kit in my 2017 Ridgeline. Your video was extremely useful. Thank you.

Thanks for posting. Went very smooth, as shown.

My 2020 locks from my key fob, from the setup screen. Love the topper, mine works perfect from the key fob. Thanks for the information, I decided to get the topper, based on your information, thanks!

Great and informative video, Jason. Thank you!

Nice job. Just installed a handle lock on my 2019 RTL-E using your well done video. Thanks. ;)

Thank you for excellent step by step instructions. You were very thorough. I just finished upgrading tailgate lock on my 2019 Ridgeline. I am not the best mechanic but I took my time and got through it.

Awesome!! Thanks for taking the time to do this : )

Thanks for all the details! One detail I found missing in other KZfaq lock installs was how to not just hammer off the top section of the tailgate, but how to set it back up for easy reinstall. I had an existing Pop N Lock system (installed at the local Honda dealership) which had proven faulty from the beginning due to loose wiring connections, and I had hoped to be able to use both the tailgate lock and the Pop N Lock, but they are definitely NOT compatico. The structure of the OEM tailgate lock (the large black bracket) requires the removal of the Pop N Lock. The Pop N Lock is nice since it runs off the key fob, when it works, and its a bummer when it doesn't and I can't open my tailgate or it just plain doesn't lock. For now I will take a breather on the process, since I tightened up the connections on the Pop N Lock and can now easily pull it all apart again and take out the innards and go solo with the keyed OEM system. It's so nice not to have to rely on expensive crappy dealership work and just figure it out ourselves. Thanks again for your video and time making it!

Hi Jason, I'm a female (non mechanic) and I just followed your excellent video step by step and now have a perfecty locking tailgate on my 2017 Honda Ridgeline!!! I also ran into the camera/screw situation.... I could not get the camera bracket solidly placed, so I got 2 different (brass) screws that were able to be screwed all the way down and now it's solid! I hope that's okay. Something else that I did, that might be helpful to someone.... before I installed the new cylinder, I took it to a locksmith and had it re keyed to work with the key in the key fob so that I don't have to carry around another extra key! Thanks so much for a fabulous, detailed.... thorough instructional video! Well done!

Jason, thank you for the video. Very helpful.

Hey, I just came inside from doing this mod on my '18, wanted to say thanks for the tutorial. In particular, it would've taken me an hour to figure out how the heck to put that top plastic piece back on the tailgate without it. :)

Thanks for a well done and informative video.

Great instructions. Everything was spot on for a convoluted process which saved dealing with the over_priced dealers.

Jason, thank you for demonstrations. I should watch much earlier because my body shop left something in back door.

Jason, thanks for the video. My install went perfectly. A few comments: Slide the camera harness (From the camera) to the passenger side, don't pull up; The orientation of the tabs on the white clips does not matter, the clips just need to be fully engaged in their sockets. My factory clips had the tabs in random orientations. All the tabs do is allow the cap to slide to the passenger side when "bumped" with the hammer; I agree to check the camera mount screw install. Mine were difficult to get fully tightened and I needed to be very careful; Which brings me to consider a full set of Phillips head screwdrivers or a 12-in-1. I think it is important to use the correct size screwdriver for the fastener as they are almost one-use items and it seems like it is relatively easy to mess up a screw head if you use the wrong size Phillips head screwdriver; PS - this video was the one that knows what the new purple clip is for (to retain the swing release cable). Thanks again, following your videos have resulted in rear doors that open wide and a tailgate that locks, these were my two concerns when I bought the truck and you helped me address both of them.

Jason, excellent video. All of the steps matched my 2019 Ridgeline except that the camera harness was mounted to the tailgate with a clip. It was a small challenge to release it. Other than that every step went smoothly and my lock was installed in just about 1 hour. thanks for this.

Thanks Jason, have the same vehicle and the same complaint but love the Ridgeline.

I sent at least 30 o 40 emails abut this issue 🎉🎉🎉 on my 2017 and I just come across this video 😂😂😂😂

Well done video! You should also share part numbers and cost, it would be helpful.

Pop and Lock has a kit with a power lock. Highly recommend over this manual retrofit. But this video was very instructive.

Nice project there. Well explained with tips! I think they didn't include that because a locking top is optional. Anyone can just reach in so why lock the tailgate. That's my take. I have the Tonneau cover but it doesn't lock. Next is to make the rear door open wider. Saw a easy video on that.

Thank you for your Service, it's really, really helps me Thank you very much

Excellent Instructor

Thank you for your video. Well explained. You saved me over $200.00 on labor cost from the Honda dealer.

Awesome video, Keep it up :) Ps: I just bought a 2011 ridgeline and WOW I love it, and started to pimp it a bit and the videos will be on my channel soon :)

Impressive and yes, Honda should have included it. Will probably have the dealer install it. Don't trust myself. Thanks!

Great video. Next time include the part number 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Good video 👍

thank you, great job

Very helpful, just have to be aware of the camera view and your inadvertent block of it with your right hand. There were times instal of tiny parts was tricky and your right hand blocked your movement.

A great job on your part showing us all the works that needs to be done. But a rip off on Honda's part when this should have been standard equipment off the lot.

Appreciate it. I think I have a project.

Very nice thank you

Jason I love that black H in the matte finish can you send me a link to where you bought it thanks Oscar

nice Jason ... thank you...! I saw on a prev comment you said this one only works w the keys... do you by any chance know any that works w the remote? I do have an '18 Black Edition. Also, I saw your bed cover.. does it limit the opening of the bed trunk? (sorry if this question is repeated, my ipad died on me when tried to comment earlier!)

Very good 👍.

Do you have or remember the part numbers for this? Looked at online Honda wholesale and can’t find anything. Haven’t called the dealer as I just stumbled upon your video that it even existed. Thanks and awesome video!

Wow love to get the parts number for the tail gate lock try the dealer still can't get it for 2007 Ridgeline

Took the lock to the dealer before I installed the unit, and had it re-keyed to work with the emergency key that is in the remote. By doing this, there is no need to carry an extra key.

hi can you put a link where you get the tailgate for the 2017 Ridgeline. ty

Would you have the Honda part numbers for this change. I've been down at their shop twice now with no luck. Thanks Kerry

I just did this today. Great tutorial. Thank You !!! Only 1 issue. The screws which hold the camera in place will strip. The default hole in the plastic is too small. Pain in the buttocks.

what about the 1st gen Ridgeline? Are the parts the same between the generations? I would think Honda wouldn't change much regarding the latching mechanism in the tailgate

What bed topper do you have in this video?

What is the part number?? I went to 2 different dealers and neither of them were able to help me find the part that I was looking for. Thanks

What are the Honda part numbers?

Will the gate lock and unlock by using the remote?

What website did you buy it on?

I only received one key with the locking mechanism, Is that correct?

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Was, like others wondering about cost of new parts. Or maybe I missed? Thanks!

Does this kit work on a 2017?

what bed cover?

where can I get a tail lock for my 2017 Ridgeline hobda

Great video, but 16:40....I would have had those keys in my pocket, just in case!!

Very helpful video tutorial. I want to buy the lock kit for my Honda Ridgeline 2017. I just do not know part name and number. If you can assist my that would be amazing.

Will it open and close with the remote? Or just the key? Thanks

How much does the part cost?

Here's the instructions: www.collegehillshonda.com/instructions/ridgeline/2019/tailgatelock.pdf

Can you send the link where to buy all the parts? I have the 2018 rtl-e

What bed cover do you have?

guess what the 2020 ridgeline has... a lock on the tailgate that is actuated by the remote!

How much the parts cost

Is there a way to make this tailgate lock work electronically? I have the pop and lock for my topper so trying to find out how to make the tailgate electric as well.

Will this also lock the setting swing function?

There is a new tailgate lock for the 2020 model.

You have a link to where to purchase the replacement part?

Have no idea they came out with a lock...

Well now I know what the tech at Honda did wrong. He used the old rod to control the unlatching mechanism. Unbelievable.

Would you give me the website to buy this tailgate lock? thanks

Hey, what is the parts order numbers?

dealer cost with parts is $300

Part numbers?

The swingout option for my tailgate stopped working after this install. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

2017 Ridgeline come with cd player?

What is the part number?

Link?

Funny you didn't mention the socket to remove the handle at the beginning and you better have an extension long enough to get down into the bed to remove the original handle. It's not as easy as it looks and there are many things that can go wrong. Even my dealer struggled with it and did not get it right the first time. The new handle was not catching and disengaging the latch properly or at all. Had to take it back and it's still not working properly and this is with a Honda tech doing the install. If you didn't have all the proper tools and a video like this to help it would not be for your average non mechanic like me. It's just not that simple. Major mistake by Honda here not including this from the factory.