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Door Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair



Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the front side door panel.
Remove the access panel (1) with a plastic wedge.





Important: The moveable handle part must now be secured in pulled position.


2. Remove the fixed handle part of the front door with lock cylinder.

* Pull out and hold the moveable handle part (I).
* Turn the bolt (II) left until it stops.
* Remove the fixed handle part with lock cylinder (III).





3. Remove the lock cylinder cover.
Remove the cover cap.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the lock cylinder cover.
Clip the cover into position.

Important: Hold the moveable handle part in place while turning bolt.


2. Install the front door fixed handle part with lock cylinder.

* Install the fixed handle part with the lock cylinder.
* Turn the bolt right until it stops.
* Insert the cover cap.

3. Install the front side door panel.