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Front Door Exterior Handle



Handle and Lock





1 - Door lock
- Door lock can only be removed with assembly carrier.
2 - Cable
- Lock release
3 - Retaining bracket
- Bolted and riveted to door lock
- Not supplied with replacement part
4 - Bearing bracket
- Removing
With door handle, lock cylinder housing and assembly carrier removed
- Remove screw -5-.
- slide bearing bracket slightly to rear and take off door.
5 - Screw
6 - Door handle
7 - Cover cap
8 - Lock cylinder housing
9 - Backing
10 - Multi-point socket head bolt
- Tool V183, size N4 from Matra
- Loosening this screw releases lock cylinder housing -8-, it can then be pulled out of bearing bracket -4-
- Bolt -10- must not be screwed in if lock cylinder housing is not inserted. The locking ring can fall into the door.