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Key Cylinder

Fig 1: Access Hole For Lock Cylinder Removal
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  1. Place the actuator in the lock cylinder housing to the RUN position (if not already there).
  2. Insert the key into the key cylinder and turn the key cylinder to the RUN position.
  3. Align the retaining tab on the key cylinder with the slot in the top of the lock cylinder housing.
  4. Slide the key cylinder into the lock cylinder housing until the key cylinder retaining tab locks the cylinder into place.
  5. Rotate the key back and forth, then remove and reinstall it, making sure the key cylinder and lock cylinder housing operate properly.