Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Lock Cylinder Housing -1-, Door Handle -2-, Bracket -3- And Bolts -5 To 6-

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Lock cylinder cap has been removed. Refer to LOCK CYLINDER CAP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

-- Remove the covers -4-.

-- Remove the screw -5-.

-- Remove the bolt -6-.

-- Press in the bolt with the retaining bracket -7- in direction of -arrow a-. The lock cylinder -1- is now exposed.

-- Remove the door handle -2- from the door.

-- Remove the lock cylinder housing -1- from the bracket -3- at a right angle -arrow b- to the door.