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Door Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair




FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Vehicles with power window system or power outer mirror)

2. Fully roll up the front door glass.

3. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish Inner Garnish Removal/Installation

b. Regulator handle (Vehicles with manual window system) Regulator Handle Removal Regulator Handle Installation

c. Front door trim Front Door Trim Removal/Installation

d. Front outer handle Service and Repair

4. Remove the rod from the front door key cylinder.

5. Turn the key cylinder in the direction indicated by the arrow and move the tab to the notch.






6. Pull the front door key cylinder outward to remove it.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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