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Power Locks: Description and Operation

HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND MECHANISMS

Lock Cylinders
Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

Latch System
The door latch system consists of:
- front door latch remote control and cable assembly
- front door latch
- door latch control rod knob
- door handle and front door latch actuating rod
- lock cylinder and front door latch control cylinder rod
- door latch striker plate
- front door latch remote control cable
- door lock cylinder
- window regulator switch plates
- adjunct actuator
- circuit wiring and circuit protection
- front door lock switch
- luggage compartment lid latch with mechanical interior release handle and cable
- luggage compartment lid lock cylinder

Refer to Keyless Entry.

Luggage Compartment Lid Remote Control Lock Switch

The luggage compartment remote control system consists of:
- luggage compartment remote control lock switch located in the glove compartment
- remote control lock actuator (part of the luggage compartment lid latch)
- circuit wiring and circuit protection

Refer to Keyless Entry.