Procedures
Tailgate Lock Cylinder Switch - Removal

- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Remove the tailgate trim panel.Liftgate Trim Panel - Removal.
- Remove the retainer clip from the pin on the back of the door lock cylinder (3).
- Remove the washer from the pin on the back of the door lock cylinder.
- Remove the door cylinder lock switch (4) from the back of the lock cylinder.
Tailgate Lock Cylinder Switch - Installation

- Position the tailgate cylinder lock switch (4) onto the back of the lock cylinder (3) with the wire harness oriented toward the bottom.
- Position the washer over the switch.
- Install the retainer (2) clip onto the pin on the back of the tailgate lock cylinder. Be certain that the center tab of the retainer is engaged in the retention hole on the lock lever.
- Install the trim panel Liftgate Trim Panel - Installation.
- Connect the battery negative cable.
Door Lock Cylinder Switch: Testing and Inspection

- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Remove tailgate trim panel Liftgate Trim Panel - Removal.
- Disconnect tailgate cylinder lock switch harness connector.
- Using a ohmmeter, test for resistances as shown in the Tailgate Cylinder Lock Switch Table. TAILGATE CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH TABLE
- If switch resistance is not correct, replace switch.