Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the cap -arrow-.

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-- Remove the bolt -4-.

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-- Remove the clamping screw -3- all the way using a screwdriver -5-

-- Push the lock cylinder retaining bracket inward in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Pull the door handle -1- slightly outward in direction of -arrow A- and remove the lock cylinder -2- from the mounting bracket.

NOTE:

If the lock cylinder cannot be removed, slide the ignition key into it and remove the lock cylinder with the key turned slightly.