Lock Cylinder: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove outside handle. (Refer to BODY/DOOR-FRONT/EXTERIOR HANDLE-REMOVAL )
Disengage lock cylinder to latch rod from the lock cylinder.
Using a small flat blade, pry lock cylinder retaining clip from lock cylinder housing/outside handle (Fig 1 ).
Push lock cylinder out of lock cylinder housing/ outside handle.

Fig 1: Removing Lock Cylinder
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.