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Old 04-06-2005, 11:24 PM   #1
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removing door lock cylinders

I can't seem to get the clip off that holds the door lock cylinders on in my 78 c10. Is there some speacial trick or tool I can get?
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Old 04-06-2005, 11:53 PM   #2
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I think I just reached in there with a screw driver and pried it off. I had to get the clips out with a magnet after they down in the door..
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Old 04-07-2005, 02:36 AM   #3
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Get in there with some needle nose pliers and just wiggle them free .


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Old 04-07-2005, 10:19 AM   #4
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Remember: if it sticks, force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway.
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Old 04-07-2005, 06:53 PM   #5
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I normally just yank them off with some channel lock plier. If you thing getting them off stinks, wait till you have to put them back on..
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Old 04-07-2005, 07:57 PM   #6
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i have a really big screwdriver the large one craftsman makes and that always gets the thing loose so it pops out.. then i fish it out of the bottom of the door with one of them four claw grabbers
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Old 04-08-2005, 11:59 PM   #7
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WD-40 & needle-nose pliers.
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Old 04-11-2005, 01:08 AM   #8
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Well I got them off

And chris- getting them off was 100% HARDER then putting them back on. Took all of 2, maybe 3 seconds
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