Removal Procedure
- Remove the front side door latch and door outside handle bracket assembly as one from the door. Refer to Front Side Door Latch Replacement .
- Disconnect the front side door lock cylinder rod (1) from the lock cylinder.NOTE:
Its not necessary to disconnect the inside or outside handle cables to replace the door lock cylinder.
- From the back side of the outside handle bracket, use a suitable tool, push up and down on the lock cylinder retainers (1) releasing the retainer from the cylinder.
- With the lock cylinder retainer (1) removed pull the lock cylinder (2) rearward releasing it from the handle bracket (3).
NOTE:
When performing this procedure the latch and handle bracket assembly Must be removed from the vehicle to replace the door lock cylinder assembly.