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How to Replace the Lock Cylinder of a Car?

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Key

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The video in question, which is brief and features verbal commentary from the presenter, clearly helps you carry out the described task. When you open the door, for example, the driver's door, you will find a Torx screw securing the lock cylinder on the side profile.

By unscrewing this screw, you can easily extract the cylinder from its housing. One important note: before extraction, you must remove the plastic cover surrounding the cylinder, specifically the one next to the handle, which is also external.


Updated on 17 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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