Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Rear Side Door Access Hole Cover And Outside Handle Lock Cylinder Screw

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Remove Rear Side Door Access Hole Cover (1)

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.

Loosen Rear Side Door Outside Handle Lock Cylinder Screw (2)

Fig 2: Rear Side Door Outside Handle

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Pull the rear side door outside handle (1) out to the open position.

Fig 3: Rear Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover

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Remove Rear Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover (1)

Fig 4: Lock Cylinder Insulator And Cover

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Using the appropriate tool, remove the rear side door lock cylinder opening cover (1) from the lock cylinder insulator (2).