Cylinder Replacement Door Handle
#1
07-12-2018, 02:00 PM
Cylinder Replacement Door Handle
I've searched the forum and didn't find exactly what I'm looking for. I'm replacing the ignition and handle with a used one since mine bit the dust. The used handle they sent is in worse condition than my current one. Has anyone replaced just the cylinder of your door handle so that you can re-use the existing handle?
#3
07-12-2018, 08:51 PM
Yep, I have a related thread. In my case I replaced a broken part in the door lock cylinder, but the process would be virtually the same to re-key the cylinder on your old door handle to accept the key for the new ignition cylinder you bought.
But first, just what does "bit the dust" mean? What bit the dust, the ignition or the door lock? If it was the ignition you'll be home free. If it was the door lock you maybe able to make the old one work regardless.
But first, just what does "bit the dust" mean? What bit the dust, the ignition or the door lock? If it was the ignition you'll be home free. If it was the door lock you maybe able to make the old one work regardless.
#4
07-12-2018, 11:01 PM
I've searched the forum and didn't find exactly what I'm looking for. I'm replacing the ignition and handle with a used one since mine bit the dust. The used handle they sent is in worse condition than my current one. Has anyone replaced just the cylinder of your door handle so that you can re-use the existing handle?
#5
07-14-2018, 02:25 PM
#7
07-14-2018, 05:47 PM
Thank for the responses. I was able to change the cylinder after a bit of fiddling with it. Here’s the order of how I did it:
1. Remove Phillips screw holding the handle cover.
2. Remove pin from backside of bracket that “holds” the handle in place. This pin is there to limit how far the handle can actually be pulled to open the door.
3. Remove the two springs attached to the door handle.
4. Pop off the cover where the cylinder is. You have to use a little bit of force to pry it loose but I don’t see any risk of damage. I disassembled/reassembled 2 different handles a couple of times attempting this and didn’t damage it.
5. Remover retaining clip and washer from the backside of the handle.
6. The cylinder can now be pushed out. Be careful to ensure the wafers don’t pop out as you pull it out. You will need a small screwdriver to depress the wafers to continue extracting the cylinder as the wafers act as stops when you try to pull it out.
7. The new cylinder can now be pushed in using the same method - using a small screwdriver to depress the wafers. Again, be careful to keep the wafers in the cylinder as you insert it
8. Reinstall the washer and clip. You may have to adjust the clip to fit tight when you reinstall by bending it lightly with a pair of needle nose pliers.
9. Repeat steps 1-4 in the reverse order to button things back up
Note: the cylinder can only be oriented one way to install properly. If you have it turned 180* incorrectly the cylinder will not seat properly against the cylinder housing, requiring you to extract the cylinder and install correctly.
Hope this helps.
1. Remove Phillips screw holding the handle cover.
2. Remove pin from backside of bracket that “holds” the handle in place. This pin is there to limit how far the handle can actually be pulled to open the door.
3. Remove the two springs attached to the door handle.
4. Pop off the cover where the cylinder is. You have to use a little bit of force to pry it loose but I don’t see any risk of damage. I disassembled/reassembled 2 different handles a couple of times attempting this and didn’t damage it.
5. Remover retaining clip and washer from the backside of the handle.
6. The cylinder can now be pushed out. Be careful to ensure the wafers don’t pop out as you pull it out. You will need a small screwdriver to depress the wafers to continue extracting the cylinder as the wafers act as stops when you try to pull it out.
7. The new cylinder can now be pushed in using the same method - using a small screwdriver to depress the wafers. Again, be careful to keep the wafers in the cylinder as you insert it
8. Reinstall the washer and clip. You may have to adjust the clip to fit tight when you reinstall by bending it lightly with a pair of needle nose pliers.
9. Repeat steps 1-4 in the reverse order to button things back up
Note: the cylinder can only be oriented one way to install properly. If you have it turned 180* incorrectly the cylinder will not seat properly against the cylinder housing, requiring you to extract the cylinder and install correctly.
Hope this helps.
#8
07-15-2018, 10:17 AM
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