Trunk / Liftgate Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the correct new lock package. The new lock package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

1. Remove the liftgate door trim panel.







2. Disconnect the electrical connector.







3. Disconnect the lock cylinder actuating rod from the lock cylinder.







4. Remove the clip.







5. Remove the lock cylinder.







6. Remove the key cylinder switch.
1 Remove the C-clip.
2 Remove the lever.
3 Remove the switch.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: Rotate the lock lever with the key inserted in the lock cylinder to align the lock lever with the anti-theft wire.