1996 gmc sierra,how do I get the lock cylinder out of handle?

Question

working on 1996 sierra,changing door handles,How do I remove lock cylinder from handle to transfer to new handle?

Answer 1

Under the lock sylinder that is in the plastic housing is a plunger that needs to be depressed.

Answer 2

Unclip the lever on the back side insert key turn and pull the cyl out some times under the lever is an extra tumbler you push in with a pocket screwdriver but the lock cyl will come out just mark the lever and put it back on right side up