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Subject:How do you re-key steering lock cylinder?
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:04:24 -0800

Hello Folks,

I'm looking to re-key my van. I've got the lock cylinder out. I am looking
at the new replacement lock cylinder.  I need to know how to take the wafers
out so I can re-key to match my old key.

I don't see any pin on the cylinder. I see this section with a black strip
which looks like a way to get it apart. I'm hoping some of you have
dismantled one and give me some tips before I destroy the cylinder in the
attempt.

Please do not say, "take it to your locksmith". =) I quite familiar with
that process already. I would like to be able to do this myself. I've
re-keyed Vanagon doors.

TIA,

BenT