Cap Without Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Door Handle Cap -1-, Plug -2- And Locking Hook -3-

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-- Remove the plug -2- from the rear opening.

-- Insert the Lock Cylinder Housing Assembly Tool: T10389 approximately 45 mm into the door behind the locking hook -3- on the bracket.

-- Pull the Lock Cylinder Housing Assembly Tool: T10389 toward the rear in direction of -arrow- until the hook is released.

-- Remove the door handle -2- from the door in the direction of -arrow a-.

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Of Door Handle Cap

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-- Remove the cap -1- from the bracket -arrow b-.