Lock cylinder, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Lock Cylinder Remove/Install Components

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Removal:

Remove bolts - 2 - (2x) of lock trim - 3 -.
Detach lock lever from below from catches (2x).
Pry off top of lock lever using screwdriver.

Installing:

Installation is reverse of removal.

Fig 2: Lock Cylinder Remove/Install Components

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1 - Lock lever

2 - Bolts

3 - Latch trim

4 - Latch trim

When rear backrest is locked, pin - 1 - is 2 mm above lock trim.
If rear backrest is not locked, pin lies approx. 20 mm above lock trim and a red mark is visible.

5 - Lock cylinder

To remove and install the lock cylinder, ignition key must be inserted.