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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Lift Gate Lock Cylinder Release Button
    GM943463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Open the lift gate.
  2. Remove the lift gate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate  .
  3. Using a pick type tool, depress the lift gate lock cylinder release button on the bottom side of the lift gate outside handle.
  4. Fig 2: Disconnecting Lock Cylinder Rod
    GM943461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lift gate lock cylinder from the outside handle and disconnect the lock cylinder rod from the cylinder lever.