Door Lock Cylinder

Seger · May 23, 2016

Door Lock Cylinder on my 1998 Chevrolet K1500 is somehow recessed in the hole. Is there a clip that holds it in place? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Pictures of this would also be appreciated.

someotherguy · May 23, 2016

There's a spring-loaded tab on the cylinder that goes into a slot in the handle. They don't usually let go on their own; I'd wonder if maybe someone tried to punch your lock out. Does it show any evidence of being struck with a screwdriver, etc.?

If you look the parts up on ebay, Rockauto, etc. you should probably be able to find a listing that shows multiple pictures of the handle, and lock cylinder, and you'll see what I mean.

Richard

Ironhead · May 23, 2016

There's more than one YouTube vid on how to change the outside handle. Lots of good views of how the lock cylinder is fitted in to the handle. I changed my handle not too long ago, and I don't recall a clip, but hey! I might have forgotten already, hoping I don't have to do that job again.

Seger · May 24, 2016

Ironhead said:
There's more than one YouTube vid on how to change the outside handle. Lots of good views of how the lock cylinder is fitted in to the handle. I changed my handle not too long ago, and I don't recall a clip, but hey! I might have forgotten already, hoping I don't have to do that job again.

Do you happen to have links to these YouTube videos? I appreciate the help.

someotherguy · May 24, 2016

Ironhead said:
There's more than one YouTube vid on how to change the outside handle. Lots of good views of how the lock cylinder is fitted in to the handle. I changed my handle not too long ago, and I don't recall a clip, but hey! I might have forgotten already, hoping I don't have to do that job again.

I never said clip.

It's a little spring-loaded tab that is part of the outside of the cylinder, it's kinda like the latch on your house doorknob, ya know? It lets you just push the cylinder into the hole and the latch automatically clicks into place.

Richard

Ironhead · May 24, 2016

Here's one:

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I looked at a few before I got my hands dirty. You can find them once you link to the first one. I did NOT have to remove the inside steel door panel. Not necessary. Just remove the upholstery inside panel. I ordered a set of the plastic clips before I started this job, as they tend to break when yo pull the panel.

Seger · May 24, 2016

Ironhead said:
There's more than one YouTube vid on how to change the outside handle. Lots of good views of how the lock cylinder is fitted in to the handle. I changed my handle not too long ago, and I don't recall a clip, but hey! I might have forgotten already, hoping I don't have to do that job again.

someotherguy said:
There's a spring-loaded tab on the cylinder that goes into a slot in the handle. They don't usually let go on their own; I'd wonder if maybe someone tried to punch your lock out. Does it show any evidence of being struck with a screwdriver, etc.?

If you look the parts up on ebay, Rockauto, etc. you should probably be able to find a listing that shows multiple pictures of the handle, and lock cylinder, and you'll see what I mean.

Richard

Seger · May 24, 2016

Thanks for all your help. It was a big help.

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