Lock Cylinder: Removal

Fig 1: Door Lock Cylinder

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

NOTE: A door lock cylinder is used only on the driver side front door exterior handle.

Remove the handle (1) from the outside of the driver side front door. (Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT/EXTERIOR HANDLE - REMOVAL) .
Using hand pressure, push on the face of the lock cylinder (2) until it pops out of the cavity in the back of the door handle.