Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE .
- Remove the liftgate handle molding. Refer to HANDLE REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE .
- Remove the nuts from the lock cylinder.
- Disconnect electrical connector, if equipped.
- Disconnect the lock rod from the cylinder.
- Remove the lock cylinder from the liftgate.