Raise the door glass all the way, then remove the upholstery and dust and moisture protective film from the door.
In order not to scratch the paintwork of the door, stick adhesive tape on the door near the handle.
Through the hole in the inner door panel, release the plastic clips and disconnect the rods from the outer door handle and lock cylinder.
On models prior to 2001, proceed as follows:
- turn out bolts of fastening of the handle and remove from a door the external handle together with the cylinder of the lock;
- remove the clip and remove the lock cylinder from the handle.
On models from 2001, proceed as follows:
Pic. 14.31. Removing the plug from the end of the door to access the screw securing the door lock cylinder on models from 2001
Pic. 14.32. Removing the lock cylinder from the door on models from 2001
- remove the plug from the end of the door, unscrew the fastening screw and remove the lock cylinder from the door (pic. 14.31, 14.32);
Pic. 14.33. The location of the bolts for attaching the outer handle to the door on models from 2001
- on the inside of the door, unscrew the bolt and remove the outer handle from the door (pic. 14.33).
Install in the reverse order of removal.