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1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Door Lock Cylinder Replacement

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iFixit Library 1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Moderate 25 minutes Guide 168711

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Guide overview

Before you begin

People are stealing cars unsuccessfully and leaving cars with damaged door locks. Trips to Mechanical shops can be costly; sometimes, a procedure is effortless. Anyone can try to fix these functions, which will be a money saver. An issue with the key slot can be easily identified when there is no crucial slot to insert the car key into. Fixing the cylinder door lock of a 2001 Chevy Silverado takes little expertise and can be done within 30-45 minutes.

Step 1

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 1/4" Flathead Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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With the angled screwdriver, remove the door handle trim and the door's plastic trim panel. One more time, with the help of the angled screwdriver, remove the window switch trim panel.
Getting under the door lock knob with the screwdriver will help remove the door lock knob.

Step 2

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 1/4" Flathead Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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With the 9/32mm socket, remove the bolt behind the window switch trim panel.
After disconnecting the wires with the cross screwdriver, remove the screw behind the door handle.
When removing these cables, remember that the power mirror switch has a clip that needs to be pushed to disconnect.

Step 3

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Carefully lift the whole door panel and pull the door panel.
In between the door and the door panel, two other wires need to be disconnected as well. Now, the whole door panel separates.
The cable towards the top also has a clip that needs to be pushed to detach successfully.

Step 4

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After removing the door panel, find the cylinder door lock and its original location. Carefully place the cylinder door lock back on the slot.

Step 5

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Now that the cylinder door lock is successfully back in place connect the two cables that were removed last. To place the door panel back, ensure the door panel clips and the slots connect. Carefully push down the door panel to secure the door panel in place.

Step 6

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 1/4" Flathead Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Place the screw, the bolt and connect the cables of the window switch trim panel. Make sure that the wires are pushed in completely.

Step 7

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Place back the door lock knob with a push. Place the door handle trim, plastic trim, and window switch trim back. Make sure the plastic trim clips connect to the door slots for the plastic trim.