Removing and installing front lock convenience switches (S86/1, S87/1) - ra80001400250x(0250)

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Central Locking System Model 140

Previous work:

Remove front left/right door lock (REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK )

Operation no. of operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates:

A. Removal

NOTE:

Front lock convenience switches have been discontinued with introduction of drive authorization system stage 2, except

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Convenience Switch

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Catches (a)	press in.
Lock convenience switch (S86/1, S87/1)	pull off of lock unit in direction of arrow.

B. Installation

NOTE: Front lock convenience switches have been discontinued with introduction of drive authorization system stage 2, except

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Lock Convenience Switch

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Plug lock convenience switch (S86/1, S87/1) onto lock unit	the lock springs (a) of the two lock convenience switches must snap into place in the lock gate recesses (b). It is also important to ensure that the ends of the return spring (c) of the lock (d) surround the locating lug (e) of the lock convenience switch (S86/1, S87/1).
	After installation always perform mechanical (lock return spring) and electrical (lock convenience switch) operational check.