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Replacing the Door Lock Cylinder on a Fiat 500

Model: Fiat 500 312 - Years 2007-2022
Part: Door lock

Today, in this short and simple guide, you will learn how to remove and replace the door lock cylinder on a Fiat 500. First, open the driver's side front door and start by removing the door panel, taking off the handle cover and unscrewing the screws of the panel. Then, unscrew the screws of the lock using a 10 mm spanner and disconnect the electrical connector, before removing the handle and the lock cylinder from the outside, as shown in the video. At this point, replace the lock with the new one and reassemble everything!

Updated on 16 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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