1998 Legacy door lock cylinder removal?

[Peter Berbee]

I need some advice on how to remove and replace the driver's side door lock
cylinder on my 1998 Legacy L. The key doesn't turn in the lock anymore.

I did take the door trim off. I cannot figure out how to get the outer
handle assembly off. There are two bolts. One is under window hardware.
I'm confused because my service manual makes it sound like the outer handle
will come out without removing the window.

Any advice?

Thanks,

Peter

 

[Michael Pardee]

I need some advice on how to remove and replace the driver's side door lock
cylinder on my 1998 Legacy L. The key doesn't turn in the lock anymore.

I did take the door trim off. I cannot figure out how to get the outer
handle assembly off. There are two bolts. One is under window hardware.
I'm confused because my service manual makes it sound like the outer
handle
will come out without removing the window.

Any advice?

Thanks,

Peter

I suggest you take it to a locksmith. Often it is a combination of a lot of
wear on the key (and you probably have copies of a worn key) and a bit of
wear in the lock. A pro can sort it out without all the blind alleys us
amateurs would go up.

Mike