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Door Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair



Outside Handle and Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the window to the full up position.
2. Remove the front door trim panel.




3. Remove the front door water deflector.
4. Remove the door outside handle rod (2) from the door lock actuator.




5. Remove the door lock cylinder rod from the front door lock cylinder (4).




6. Remove the door outside handle bolts (3).
7. Remove the door outside handle (1).
8. Remove the door inside locking rod from the door outside handle.




9. Remove the door lock cylinder (4) by removing the retaining clip.
10. Remove the door lock cylinder gasket (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the door lock cylinder gasket (3).
2. Install the door lock cylinder (4) by installing the retaining clip.
3. Install the door inside locking rod to the door outside handle (1).




4. Install the door outside handle (1).
5. Install the door outside handle bolts (3).
6. Place the door outside handle in the closed position.
Push the lower end of the door outside handle rod into the retainer on the door lock actuator. Close the retainer.




7. Install the door lock cylinder rod to the front door lock cylinder (4).
8. Install the front door water deflector.