Cylinder, Lock: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Lower Liftgate Trim Panel

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NOTE: Compass shown, Patriot similar.

Remove the lower liftgate trim panel (3). See Body/Decklid/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate/PANEL, Trim - Removal .

Fig 2: Lock Rod & Clip
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Release the clip (1) and separate the lock rod (2).

Fig 3: Lock Cylinder
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Remove the two nuts (2) and remove the lock cylinder (1).