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The linkage is not connected to the door lock barrel. You will need to remove the inside door panel. Connect the linkage to the door lock barrel.
with a barrel lock key
how to remove key barrel from a XR8 steering column
insert the red key into the ignition barrel. watch the immobilizer light go out. remove red key. put in the key that you want to code, straight away. wait a few seconds. remove key. immobilizer light comes on. insert the key that you have just coded. immobilizer light should go out. start engine.
Remove the inside door panel. Remove the door lock linkage. Remove the door lock barrel retaining ring. Reverse the process to install the new door lock.
to remove stilo ignition barrel, look underneath the barrel. there is a square button holding the barrel in. put the key in the ignition, turn 2 notches, and press the button in with a screwdriver. Then wiggle the barrel out using the key.
you have to remove the door panel to access the inner door and remove the entire door handle assembly ( from the inside). Once you've got the handle out, remove the lock cylinder, to access the broken key.
Remove the inside door panel of your 2000 Cadillac Escalade. Remove the door lock linkage. Remove the door lock retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new key door lock.
Remove the steering column surround and you should see a black round thing on the left hand side, this is the ignition switch. Remove this and you will see there is one screw holding the ignition barrel on, remove and you then need to insert your key and turn it to the ACC position. you should now be able to withdraw the barrel using the key but take care not to snap the key off in the barrel
you have to remove lower plastic cover should be two screws this will give you access to barrel holder place the key in barrel and there is a small pin that you have to press in with a small pointy object I used straightened paper clip when you have pushed in the pin turn key to acc then pulling on the key barrel should remove hope this has been of help
up key in drivers door then turn from locked towards bonnet twice should unlock doors
The key code number is generally on the drivers door key barrel, if this is too hard to take off also check the trunk lid key barrel it can sometimes be found there too, possible on any of the other key barrels too, but I have only checked drivers door and trunk lid key barresl and found it.