Lift Gate Lock Cylinder Coding: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Lift Gate Lock Cylinder Components

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IMPORTANT: Lift gate lock cylinder reads key cut position 2 through 8.

Start at the position nearest the front of the cylinder (8), and also begin with the side with four spring holes (7).

Fig 2: Selecting Correct Tumblers Of The Desired Code

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Select the correct tumblers for the desired code by the number stamped on the tumbler.

Fig 3: View Of Tumblers At Lock Cylinder

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Install tumblers into lock cylinder.

Fig 4: View Of Tumblers & Key At Lock Cylinder

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Depress tumblers and insert key into lock cylinder. If lock cylinder is coded correctly, tumblers will be flush with cylinders.

Fig 5: Aligning Tumblers With Two Channels Inside Housing

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Insert lock cylinder into housing and align tumblers with the two channels inside housing.
Remove key.

Fig 6: Placing Shutter Assembly Onto Cylinder

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Install shutter springs (2), shutter (3) and cap (4).

Fig 7: View Of Pawl & Retainer Clip

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Install Pawl (1) and retainer clip (3).