How to Change the Lock Mechanism on a 1995 Monte Carlo

The lock mechanism located in the door of the 1995 Monte Carlo is attached to the door from inside. To change the lock, you must remove the inner door panel from the car. The only time you should change the lock is if you lose the key, the key wears out, or the key breaks off inside the lock. All of these issues can prevent you from being able to secure your Monte Carlo and any belongings inside.

• 1

  Open the door of your Monte Carlo and wedge a flat-head screwdriver between the bottom corner of the door and the inner door panel. Pull up on the screwdriver to pop the clips out of the door. Pull on the door panel as you work your way around the door until the panel pops completely off.

• 2

  Disengage the bar that connects the locking mechanism to the door handle by pulling it off the lock.

• 3

  Turn the locking nut off the lock with a pair of channel lock pliers and then pull the lock out of the door.

• 4

  Slide the new lock into the door and secure it with the locking nut and your channel lock pliers.

• 5

  Attach the bar to the back of the lock by pressing it onto the locking mechanism.

• 6

  Place the door panel back onto the inner door and press the clips into the door.