Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the instrument panel (I/P) compartment door.
- Remove the I/P compartment handle screws. Refer to HANDLE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) COMPARTMENT (AZTEK) or HANDLE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) COMPARTMENT (RENDEZVOUS) .
- Remove the I/P compartment handle from the I/P compartment.
- Insert the key into the I/P compartment door lock cylinder.
- Insert a small diameter tool into the slot on the upper side of the door handle cylinder housing. Depress and hold the lock cylinder retainer.
- While the lock cylinder retainer is still depressed, turn the key clockwise to the 3 o'clock position.
- Pull to remove the lock cylinder.