Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Dismantle the Front Door Lock of the Citroen C3

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

In this tutorial, follow the steps to dismantle and replace the lock cylinder of the Citroen C3, as outlined below. First, open the front door and start by removing the plastic cover of the cylinder; then use a drill bit to remove the rivets found on the sides of the cylinder, as shown in the video. At this point, unscrew the lock screws located on the sides using a Torx screwdriver; then remove the handle and subsequently the cylinder, applying the reverse procedure for reassembly!

Updated on 11 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Disassembly of the external door handle of the Citroen C3.
Disassembly of the external door handle of the Citroen C3.
Citroen C3 (2002-2009 / FC, FN) Today's information will show us how to disassemble and replace the external handle of the front door of the Citroen C3. First, we open the front doo…
Replacing the Lock on a Citroen C3
Replacing the Lock on a Citroen C3
Citroen C3 (2002-2009 / FC, FN) In this video, you will learn how to replace the door lock on a Citroen C3. First, use a sharp object to pry off the plastic cover of the external ha…
How to replace the lock of the front left door of the Citroen C3
How to replace the lock of the front left door of the Citroen C3
Citroen C3 (2009-2016 / SC) Today we will show you the steps to replace the door lock of a Citroen C3 car on your own. To replace the lock, we first need to remove the panel. Un…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Open a Stuck Boot on the Peugeot 407?

On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos