99-04 mustang trunk lock removal

Have you found your answer? I am also stuck on how to remove the key cylinder.

SECTION 501-14A: Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms 2002 Mustang Workshop Manual

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Lock Cylinder —Luggage Compartment Lid
Removal

NOTE: Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative 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.

Disconnect the luggage compartment lid lock actuator (432A38) cable.

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Remove the luggage compartment lid lock cylinder (43262).
Remove the rivet.
Rotate the lock cylinder counterclockwise to remove.

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Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Thanks for the VERY quick response. Your pictures are not showing up for me.

Actually, what I am doing is removing the lock and installing a rear view camera. I know I dont need it...but it's cool and camera was free. Can I take out the metal bracket without permanently damaging the trunk? I see two rivets. One that is attaching th cylinder to the bracket and one that MIGHT BE attaching the bracket to the trunk lid. Am I right?