Removing Door Lock Cylinder Without Key

Then you can pull the lock cylinder tumbler out the other side.
Removing door lock cylinder without key. Use the flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle in the center of the door lock cylinder counterclockwise until it stops. At this point the square tab on the spindle is aligned with the square. I didn t get a key with mine either. I think there is a roll pin on the back of the tumbler that holds it all together.
You drive the roll pin out and the lever arm comes off of the tumbler. In case you lack the original key you have to replace the complete ignition switch assembly instead of just the lock cylinder. Open the door and look for the latch plate along the door s edge. Unscrew this plate and remove the latch from the door if possible.
How to remove a door lock without a key. I did the same thing to replace my drivers door handle. Look for a small set screw at the base of the handle.