Quote Originally Posted by DennyW
It doesn't matter if the wheel is in the locked position. As long as you take the locking plate off, ( compress the plate, remove the C clip), and take the cylinder screw out, and then you can use a screw driver if you want.
I had very little trouble replacing my key assembly. The lock plate and c ring was a devil to get back. i used my faucet set (plumbing) socket to compress the mess. and then set the ring with a screw driver.