Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

• Pay attention to the installation position.

-- Slide the key -2- into the new lock cylinder correctly.

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Cylinder Installation Position

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-- Remove the protective cap -4- from the new lock cylinder -3-.

-- Insert the lock cylinder -3- into the trim -1-.While doing so, pay attention to the installation position of the pin -top arrow-.

• Trim for the left folding backrest: the pin on the lock cylinder faces toward the rear in the direction of travel.
• Trim for the right folding backrest: the pin on the lock cylinder faces toward the front in the direction of travel.
• Also, the lock cylinder must fit correctly into the retainers -lower arrows-

-- Install the trim and lock cylinder in the rear seat backrest. Refer to LOCKING MECHANISM TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Turn the key counterclockwise 90°.

-- Lock the backrest.