Replacing a lock - is the job difficult?

[cpaharley2008]

Hi everyone,
I've got a quick question to those, who ever replaced the door locks on their California's. Mine is 2012, and I have to replace the lock in the driver's door. And I was wondering, whether that is a simple thing to do? Will I be able to do that by myself? I have got average skills in mechanics, as I can change oil, do certain suspension stuff or replace filters by myself, but never did anything too sophisticated...

PS - I have the diagram and stuff...

 

[cpaharley2008]

Just wanted to let you guys know that I decided to give it a try, so ordered the replacement lock cylinder kit. They say I will get it some time this week, so hoping to do the install job this weekend. Cheers!

 

[cpaharley2008]

oops, my bad, it was not the cylinder, though a complete door latch assembly (https://www.carid.com/door-latch-assembly/), my bad... Anyways, hopefully it works out.

 

[MattBW]

Good luck with it, it wasn't too hard on my 80s van but I suspect its a little more difficult on a new one?