Door Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

NOTE: When a new lock cylinder is installed, the door lock cylinder, liftgate lock cylinder and ignition lock cylinder should be installed as a set. This will eliminate carrying an extra key which will fit only one lock. If a new key is to be used, the new key code number is stamped on a metal tag attached to the key.

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.

NOTE: Make sure the window glass is in the raised position.

1. Remove the exterior front door handle. Refer to EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE.




2. Remove and discard the door latch screws.




3. Remove the door lock cylinder.
1. Release the clips.
2. Remove the lock cylinder.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.