Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

Remove the liftgate trim panel.

Fig 1: Removing Lock Cylinder
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Remove the lock cylinder.
1. Disconnect the actuating rod.
2. Remove the nuts.
3. Remove the lock cylinder.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.