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How to Remove the Door Cylinder on a C3

Model: Citroen C3 FC, FN - Years 2002-2009
Part: Door lock

How to remove the damaged cylinder from a Citroen C3? Here’s how to do it from inside the door. Open the car door and remove the cover plastic on the side of the external handle (pry it off at the side). Unscrew the securing screws on the side of the door as shown in the video, remove the door cover panel to access the cylinder. Remove the cylinder from inside the handle. Attach the handle and secure the plastic cover latch (screw in the securing screws). Test the correct operation of the lock with the ignition key.

Updated on 29 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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