Ok so I finished the sr swap...
go up to my room to look for my key in my closet...
found my key...
(something was wrong)
took a closer look and the friken key was broke in half!

Nissan cant get a keycode from vin
NissanUSA cant get a keycode and states there is a sticker in the glove box, center console, or ashtray with the keycode on it.

so as frustrated as I was, I looked for the sticker...
S*** no sticker!

Called nissan... they said call the locksmith to make a key...
****!

Called a locksmith, they want the passenger side door lock cylinder to make the key.

So I go to take it out... and... WTF! its a b****! still havent gotten it out.

I disconnected the lower connecting rod, but the window blocks the upper connecting rod. I cant get to it. The two nuts holding the handle to the door are removed, but it wont pivot out of the door. I cant get the thing out! any one have any tips on getting it out?

BTW i have power door locks and the actuator is also making it difficult to remove.

Here are some pics of what it looks like back there... see how its blocked...

The lock cylinder...

And how far it will come out without breaking it...

 

i wish i could help you, but perhaps you can help me.
i'm going to have to replace my driverside lock cylinder, so if you've figured this out, please post how you got it out.
thanks!

 

havent even tried. didnt have to remove the driver side lock assembly. but its prolly just as hard as the passenger side.

 

does this help?
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showpost.php...&postcount=787

 

just take the window glass off and problem solved.

 

sorry but it isnt that easy. with the window removed.... it's still a b****. I got it out without removing the glass...

 

yes thank you... it helped a little. the only thing that actually helped was the fact that it showed you can hammer the cylinder out of the handle it self. although the cylinder he had on his post didnt have the electronic actuator on the lock cylinder like mine has. getting around the actuator is a b**** also. but at least i got it out now.

NOTE A WORD TO THE WISE. THERE IS NO KEYCODE ENGRAVED ON THE P/S DOOR LOCK CYLINDER. I LOOKED FOR IT AFTER THE REMOVAL. F*ING LOCKSMITHS DONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT! BUT I STILL HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THEM TO GET THE KEY CUSTOM MADE. DAMN! BUT TO MAKE IT EASIER ON EVERYONE, JUST REMOVE THE TRUNK LOCK CYLINDER... ITS SO MUCH EASIER.

 

compared to removing the window and regulator of a 2000 jetta it really is that easy. but that's just my opinion,good luck with it.