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Door Lock Cylinder Replacement

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Fig 1: Door Lock Cylinder
GM1564391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Door Lock Cylinder Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the interior trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) , Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia or Traverse) , Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave) or, Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Acadia or Traverse) .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  4. Remove the front side door outside handle housing. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Housing Replacement .
1 Lock Cylinder Clip
TIP:  Use a flat-bladed tool to remove the clip.
2 Front Door Lock Cylinder
TIP:  Pull the lock cylinder from the housing to remove.