Removing Lock Carrier

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Fig 1: Lock Support Component Location

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Unscrew radiator module.
1. 1.1. Remove upper fastening screws -3- on radiator module -arrows- and secure radiator module -1- onto vehicle to prevent it from tipping over or falling.
  
  Fig 2: Unscrewing Radiator Module
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2. 1.2. Release fastening clamp -2- on the left and right and remove -arrow- .
  
  Fig 3: Unscrewing Radiator Module
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3. 1.3. Remove plastic guide element -1- on the left and right -arrow- .
4. 1.4. Release plug connection at the headlight mount on the left and right -arrow A- and pull off -arrow B-
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection At Headlight Mount
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Remove service fastening screws.
1. 2.1. Get a second worker to prevent lock carrier from falling.
2. 2.2. Remove service fastening screws -4- (-arrows-) .
  
  Fig 5: Removing Service Fastening Screws
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Remove lock carrier.
1. 3.1. Remove lock carrier -2- by pulling it towards the front -arrow- .
  
  Fig 6: Removing Lock Carrier
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