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Housing







Housing

Removing and installing is described only for the housing. Removing and installing lock cylinder is derived from this.

Removing

- Pry off cover (refer to=> [ Outer Door Panel ] Outer Door Panel - 2 -) from front door.

- Pry out cover cap in front of bolt - 1 -.





- Pull door handle - 2 - in - direction of arrow - and unscrew bolt - 1 - until it stops using socket wrench (T10072).

- Pull out housing - 3 -.

Installing

- Insert housing - 3 - at right angle into bearing bracket - arrow - of door handle - 2 -.





Door handle - 2 - must make contact only lightly at door panel.

- Now install screw - 1 - into bearing bracket using socket wrench (T10072).

Door handle - 2 - engages again into housing - 3 - with a very audible click.

During installation, housing must be pressed onto door panel. The door handle rests only lightly against the door panel.

Further installation is in reverse order of removal.

Then a function test must be performed with door open, since the door cannot be opened if release is not correctly adjustment or clipped in.