Remove lock cylinder lock cylinder

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE MIRROR TRIANGLE COVER .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE EXTERIOR MIRROR ON THE FRONT DOOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE MODULE BRACKET FROM THE FRONT DOOR .
Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE .
Refer to REMOVE THE OUTER DOOR HANDLE SUPPORT .

Undo the cover (1) in the points (2).
Remove the cover (1).

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Detach the locking rod (1).
Twist the lock cylinder (2) in clockwise direction and remove it.

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