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Cap Without Lock Cylinder

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Removing 

Fig 1: Identifying Insertion Of Assembly Tool T10389
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-- Remove the plug -3-.

-- Insert the T10389 approximately 60 mm (2 3/8 inches) (into the door behind the bracket locking hook -2-.

-- Pull the T10389 toward the rear -arrow- until the hook disengages.

-- Pull the door handle -2- in -direction of arrow a-.

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Of Door Handle Cap
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-- Remove the cap -1- from the door -arrow b-.

Installation 

-- Pull the door handle -2- in -direction of arrow a-.

Fig 3: Identifying Installation Of Door Handle Cap
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-- Slide the cap -1- into the bracket -arrow b-.

Fig 4: Identifying Screwdriver To Re-engage Hook
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-- Remove the plug -5-.

-- Insert a screwdriver -4- on the hooks -3-.

-- Push the screwdriver -arrow- until the hook engages.