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Old 04-04-2008, 09:47 PM
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Removing hatch lock cylinder

Does anyone know how to remove the lock cylinder on a camaro with a power hatch? It has a white collar around the lock cylinder with a cable attached to it....I know its gotta be something simple but ive been trying for 30 mins and I cant figure it out
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Old 04-04-2008, 10:55 PM
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Re: Removing hatch lock cylinder

Well, i figured it out. It just pulls straight out, but you have to pull the tabs and put some pressure on it. I didnt try that before because I thought i would break it
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thanks for that tidbit. Knew had to be simple, tried everything but that
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Re: Removing hatch lock cylinder

Thanks, that helped out
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