Originally Posted by Can't Know

The plate can be a pain, but you don't need the special tool if you have strong hands. I did this exact job last summer when I borrowed an old blazer from a friend and the lock cylinder failed. I did exactly what I posted, I bought the switch at autozone (curiously the black cylinder was $1 more than the chrome...), rented the puller and had the job done in about forty minutes. It took longer to drive to and from autozone than it did to effect the repair.

But you raise a valid point, I believe autozone has the tool for the plate and you can rent that at the same time. It does make it easier.

Of course, other parts stores have a tool rental program, but I know autozone does, which is why I suggested them.