Removing Door Lock

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Lock

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Door Sub-Frame

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Remove rear door sub-frame → Removing Rear Door Sub-Frame .
Pull plug off door lock.
1. 2.1. Unclip cover -1- and remove it -Arrow A- .
  
  Fig 3: Removing Clip Cover
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2. 2.2. Release and pull off connector on door lock -Arrows B, C- .
  
  Fig 4: Removing Connector On Door Lock
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3. 2.3. Drill out blind rivets -2- .
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Drill Out Blind Rivets
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Remove door lock.
1. 3.1. Pull door lock -3- with bowden cable -4- out of the door sub-frame -arrow D- . When doing so, push the grommet -5- out of the door sub-frame.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Door Lock
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2. 3.2. Drill out the pop rivet -8- from the rear and pull lock retaining bracket -7- out of the door lock -3- (-arrow E- ).
  
  Fig 7: Removing Pop Rivet 8 From Rear
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  Fig 8: Identifying Retaining Bracket And Door Lock
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3. 3.3. Unclip fastening of bowden cable -6- on door lock -3- (-arrow F- ).
  
  Fig 9: Locating Fastening Of Bowden Cable And Door Lock
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4. 3.4. Swivel bowden cable -4- by 90° and disengage on door lock actuating mechanism (-arrow G- ).
  
  Fig 10: Disengaging Door Lock Actuating Mechanism
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