SMU - Revised Liftgate Lock Cylinder Replacement

This bulletin is being issued to revise the Lock Cylinder Replacement - Liftgate procedure in the Body Rear End sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

When replacing the liftgate lock cylinder, removal of the rear window wiper motor, if equipped, is required.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear wiper motor. Refer to Wiper Motor Replacement - Rear.



2. Remove the lock rod from the lock cylinder.



3. Remove the C clip from the groove in the lock cylinder.
4. Remove the lock cylinder from the liftgate.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the lock cylinder to the liftgate.
2. Install the C clip to the groove in the lock cylinder.



3. Install the lock rod to the lock cylinder.
4. Install the rear wiper motor. Refer to Wiper Motor Replacement -- Rear.