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Door Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair



Door Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Place the window in the full up position.
2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Peel the rear of the water deflector far enough away from the door in order to access the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
4. Remove the outside door handle.
5. Remove the E-clip (3) on the lock cylinder in order to remove the lock rod and arm (2).
6. Spread the omega clip (1).
7. Remove the lock cylinder from the backside of the door handle (4).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the lock cylinder to the outside door handle from the back side.




2. Install the lock cylinder rod and arm (2) to the lock cylinder with the E-clip (3).
3. Install the outside door handle.
4. Install the water deflector.
5. Install the door trim panel.