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Door Lock, Removing and Installing (Front Doors)




Door Lock, Removing And Installing







1 - M8 multi-point socket head bolt
- 20 Nm
2 - Backing plate
3 - Door lock

- Door trim removed.
- Window frame and window lifter removed.
- Disconnect connector at door lock.

NOTE: To re-install door lock, unhook upper clip of swivelling lever from door handle to release operating rod.

If you are installing a new door lock, release operating rod from door lock by unfastening collar.=> Fig 1

- Release operating rod from door lock by unclipping collar.
- Remove multi-point head cap bolts -1- and remove door lock.

4 - Release lever
5 - Bowden cable for interior door handle mechanism

- To install, first insert vertically in release lever then swivel 90 degrees and secure in place by clipping into door lock (see exploded view).

Fig. 1 Hooking operating rod in door lock







- If installing a new door lock, clip operating rod -1- into collar.
- To lock operating rod in place, push slider -2- of collar upward.
- Pull pin -3- out of door lock and discard.