Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing

• Removing and installing the housing is performed the same way.

Removing 

-- Remove the cap -arrow-.

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-- Remove the clamping screw -3- until it stops using a screwdriver -4-.

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-- Push the retaining bracket -2- for the lock cylinder inward until it engages -arrow B-.

-- Pull the door handle -1- all the way to the "open" position in the direction of -arrow A- and hold it.

-- Remove the lock cylinder with the cap -5- from the mounting bracket -arrow C-.

TIP:

If the lock cylinder cannot be removed, push the ignition key in the lock cylinder and remove the lock cylinder with the key slightly turned.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Slide the lock cylinder into the mounting bracket and then check if the door lock functions in the closing and opening position.

Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - DOOR HANDLE AND DOOR LOCK