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Rear Compartment And Liftgate Lock Cylinder Coding - All




1. Remove E-clip at rear of lock cylinder and remove pawl.
2. Unhook return spring from case and slide spring from cylinder.




3. Remove cap from lock cylinder by inserting thin blade screwdriver between cap and case and carefully prying cap from case.

IMPORTANT: When shutter is removed, the shutter springs may fall out.

4. Remove shutter.




5. Insert key and rotate a quarter turn clockwise. Slide cylinder from housing.




6. Push tumblers out of lock cylinders using a thin bladed screwdriver.
7. If necessary, remove sidebar assembly by pushing it inward while tapping the cylinder, causing it to fall out.




8. Select the correct tumblers for the desired code by the number stamped on the tumbler.

IMPORTANT: Make sure sidebar and tumbler springs are in place before installing tumblers.




9. Install tumblers by applying downward pressure until they lock into place.
10. For assembly, oil the lock set with a light oil or graphite lubricant and reverse Steps 1 through 5.