Ever since I’ve owned my car the black cover on the lock cylinder for the hatch has been missing. The key works fine though and it turns freely to open the hatch. Recently I purchased a black pair of cylinders from a local parts store and was wondering if I could remove just the black part and install it onto my cylinder. Sure I could replace the whole cylinder but would hate to have one key for the hatch that’s different from the doors. I briefly tried to pry off the black cover from the new cylinder bout it seems like it’s on there pretty good! Plus if I do get it off how would I affix it to the existing cylinder. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks in advance.

 

A good locksmith shop should be able to help you. Replacement covers have 4 tabs that you peen over when you install them. Trying to pry off a cover from a new cylinder will just make junk. There are 2 little springs that go in the 2 holes in the face of your cylinder and they keep the shutter in place before installing the cap. Look for a non keyed cylinder and it will come with all of the parts loose.

 

Thank u so much for the information. I figured I would damage it trying to get it off. Maybe I’ll look for a good locksmith

 

The pontiac hatch has a differetn setup. the ones in the pic look like the camaro hatch / camaro / firebird door locks.


Honeslty though im not sure where you would find a repalcement?

 

You are right the pics are of door locks. I figured if I only needed the black cover part it didn’t matter. But unfortunately after reading a previous reply to my post it looks as if it’s impossible to remove just the black part??? Might just have to live with it???

 

foun!! hawks make a replacement unit


1986-1992 Firebird Electric Rear Hatch Pull Down Lock Cylinder Set w/ Keys PY464 | eBay

 

Awesome thank you so much

 

no prob! If I recall though... the original is riveted in unfortunately, so it is not a simple unbolt / swap

 

As long as there’s a replacement I’ll figure it out