Remove the retaining ring, from the top of your 1997 Ford Astro ignition lock cylinder. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the ignition lock cylinder.
A locksmith may be able to remove the broke key and make a new one. Or just replace the ignition.
It is not possible to replace the trunk lock on a 1993 Caprice Classic while the trunk is closed. A person will have to remove the back seat, crawl into the trunk and open the lock manually before it can be replaced.
REmove the steering wheel then the lock plate. Then the t/s switch. Remove the key reminder contacts and there is a screw with a different head close to the lock cyl. Remove this screw and the lock cyl will come out. You will need a puller for the steering wheel and a tool for the lock plate both rentable from the parts store.
Will the key turn in the cylinder? i f yes the lock rod inside the door has come off.
Remove the panel behind the latch then remove the clip from the lock and it comes right out, it isn't connected to any mechanism inside the tailgate.
its locked while window is down.
from the tailgate?or from the glass upper?need more info
Remove the plastic cover on the tailgate. There are screws in the top and sides. After that you should have access to the area where you see the lock. You will have to pull a pin to remove the lock and it should fall right out.
I had this issue on my '87. I pried the plastic panel out of the channel enough to work the prybar into the latch and work it open.
My Avalanche tailgate locks when I lock the 4 doors with the remote or door lock
Mine was missing the knob for opening it, I bought a new one from www.rockauto.com and replaced it, there are two to chose from, I bought the cheap one and it was a complete unit with keys. You have to remove the inner panel from the tail gate to get access to the lock then remove the clip holding it in and replace it with the new one.
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You would have to drill out the center of the lock or have a locksmith pick the lock.
The rear tailgate lock on my taurus wagon will not unlock. How do I open the back panel to get to the mechanism
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I have a Chevy Blazer 2000 4 Wheel Drive ZR2 The Spare Is On The Back With a Lock How do I remove the Spare Tire Thank You