I have a 2004 Chevy Aveo that the keyhole on the driver's door fell down inside the door. How do I replace it?
The only way to get the lock back is to take the door panel off the inside. There is a C-ring or E-ring that goes around the lock cylinder to hold it in the hole. Did some one punch it in to get the door open? There may be damage done. The lock cylinder may keep falling in if the hole is now to big. The lock cylinder goes in from the outside and the clip holds it from falling out of the door. It does not fall into the door very easily. If you take it to an auto glass place they can get the door panel off and on for you for a fair price. You do need a special tool to get the panel off without breaking the clips. You can rip it off and break the clips and purchase new ones from the dealer, an auto parts store or a window specialist. Hope this helps. If you have any more questions post them here I will check back again later.
Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r6065762-removing_door_panels and let me know if you have questions.
This is a generic procedure--I do not have the exact procedure for your car.
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I have the exact same car with the exact same problem. Is this expensive to repair?
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