Vito 108D Replacing door lock barrel

[kojak]

I've bought a new exterior door handle for my Vito but I can't figure out how to remove the lock barrel from the old door handle. Is it possible to remove the old one & transplant it or do I have to buy a new barrel and key for the new handle?

[tonto555]

You probably have this figured out by now but anyway, put the key in the lock, turn the key, push in the brass part with a small screw driver, paperclip, anything small enough and then just wiggle the key out, barrel will come with key.

[sul]

Originally Posted by tonto555

You probably have this figured out by now but anyway, put the key in the lock, turn the key, push in the brass part with a small screw driver, paperclip, anything small enough and then just wiggle the key out, barrel will come with key.

was looking for this answer.
i attemted the very same thing some time back but could'nt get it out so i just gave up and put my old handle back on.
but ill try this.
thanks
p.s. is it the same type of barrel for the 01' 108cdi?

[hu18]

Hi I am replying to this because I am struggling to get the handles off - never mind replace the lock barrel. All I want to do is paint them. Can anyone tell me how to remove the handles? I have removed the screw at the front of the handle. How do you release the back end?

[muply]

Loosen screw but do not remove yet give it a little tap this will move the complete handle foward pull out lock side first then pull gentle to remove other side it just slides out be gentle tho as these break quite easily

Mups

[hu18]

Thanks. That is just the advice I've been looking for.

[mrjp77]

im also trying to remove my lock as my key has snapped inside but got as far as the photo above. I would like to know what brass part to push as i can see more than 1 and dont want to brake it.

[keithwinn]

Call me slow...
I just found the answer to my question below posted by Bazzle here:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170...k-removal.html
Thanks!!
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How do you get the door handle (driver side, SLK230 1999) to come out of the door so you can hold it in your hand like the nice picture in the thread above?
I am in the middle of replacing my door lock actuator ($179 part!) and it looks like I need to remove the door handle lock cylinder to replace the lock pneumatic actuator....
Do I pry open a hidden plastic door from the outside view of the handle? Are there screws that keep the handle fastened that must be removed from the side of the door - or even inside the door?
thanks so much!
Keith