Locking Mechanism Trim, Removing And Installing, Locking Mechanism With Lock Cylinder: Installing

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Fig 1: Clipping On Center Rear Of Trim Must Be Destroyed After Removing Trim With Lock Cylinder

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-- Guide the front clips -arrow- under the cover.

-- Make sure the cover is covered by the rear part of the trim -1-.

-- Press the front of trim -1- down until the clips -arrows- engage audibly in the retainer.

-- Press the section of trim -1- marked with an -arrow- down at an angle until the center rear clip engages audibly in the retainer.

Fig 2: Pressing Section Of Trim -1- Marked With An -Arrow- Down At An Angle Until Center Rear Clip Engages Audibly In Retainer

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NOTE:

The Trim -1- Is Seated Securely Once It Engages Audibly With The Retainer.

-- Make sure the button -2- moves easily after installing the trim.

-- When installing the trim -1-, make sure the lock cylinder installation position is correct. Refer To Figure.

Left Trim: the pin on the lock cylinder must face forward (Direction Of Travel).
Right Trim: The pin on the lock cylinder must face the rear (Direction Of Travel).