Front Side Door Lock Cylinder
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Buick Verano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Rotate the cylinder (8) so that the side with the tumbler spring wells faces up.
- Insert the tumbler springs (4) into the 4 spring wells.
- Install the tumbler (10) for key cut position 3 in the slot closest to the cylinder head. Install the remaining tumblers, key cut positions 5, 7 and 9, following the key code and same process. Press the tumblers in place until they are secure.
- Check the correct loading of the tumblers by inserting the key into the cylinder. All tumblers should be flushed with the lock cylinder body.
- Turn the cylinder so the side with the other tumbler spring wells faces up.
- Insert the tumbler springs (4) into the 4 spring wells.
- The first tumbler closest to the head of the lock cylinder to be loaded will be the fourth key cut position. Install the remaining tumblers for key cut positions 6, 8 and 10. Press the tumblers in place until they are secure.
- Check the correct loading of the tumblers by inserting the key into the cylinder. All of the tumblers should be flushed with the lock cylinder body.
- Apply lubricant to the cylinder body and tumbler surfaces along with a small amount in the head of the cylinder using the supplied lubricant.
- Install the retainer (5) into the spring wells in the head of the lock cylinder.
- Snap the shutter (7) into the cylinder.
- Assemble the cylinder into the case (3).
- Align dimples of the cylinder cap (6) with the 4 recesses in the cap. Secure by pressing the cap into place with light hand pressure.
- Assemble the rod clip (2) to the lever (1).
- Assemble the lever (1) to the lock. Use driver unit (11) to retain the lever assembly.
- Assemble the gasket to the lock.
- Insert the key into the lock and function the lock to check for proper assembly and smooth operation.