Removal Procedure

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Rear Side Door Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove

NOTE:

USE HAND TOOL ONLY. Using a battery operated gun or power tool can BREAK the component.
Around 10 to 12 rotations is enough to allow the Front Side Door Outside Handle Lock Cylinder to be removed.

Rear side door outside handle lock cylinder screw (2) - Loosen
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Pull the Rear Side Door Outside Handle (1) out to the open position.
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Rear Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover (1) - Remove