(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the trim panel from the liftgate inner panel. Refer to Group 23 - Body for the procedures.
Fig. 2 Door Lock Cylinder Switch Remove/Install - Typical
1 - DOOR OUTSIDE LATCH HANDLE
2 - DOOR
3 - DOOR LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH
4 - CONNECTOR
5 - RETAINERS
(3) Reach through the access hole in the liftgate inner panel to disengage the switch from the back of the liftgate lock cylinder (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 Liftgate Lock Cylinder Switch Remove/Install
1 - LIFTGATE INNER PANEL
2 - LIFTGATE LATCH OUTSIDE HANDLE
3 - LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH
4 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
(4) Unplug the liftgate lock cylinder switch wire harness connector.
(5) Remove the liftgate lock cylinder switch from the liftgate.
(6) Reverse the removal procedures to install.