Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the endgate.
- Remove the endgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - END GATE .
- Remove the endgate water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - END GATE .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the endgate lock cylinder.
- Disconnect the endgate lock cylinder wiring harness from the endgate inner panel.
- Remove the endgate lock cylinder retainer from the lock cylinder.
- Remove the endgate lock cylinder from the endgate.