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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 289 (SECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEM)FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Front Door Key Cylinder Removal/Installation

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Front Door Key Cylinder Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Vehicles with power window system or power outer mirror)
Fully roll up the front door glass.
Remove the following parts:
1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Regulator handle (Vehicles with manual window system) (See REGULATOR HANDLE REMOVAL .) (See REGULATOR HANDLE INSTALLATION .)
3. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front outer handle (See FRONT OUTER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the rod from the front door key cylinder.
Turn the key cylinder in the direction indicated by the arrow and move the tab to the notch.

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Key Cylinder
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull the front door key cylinder outward to remove it.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.