Removal Procedure

NOTE:

When removing the door lock cylinder screw Do Not go past the hard stop.

Loosen screw for lock cylinder bezel. Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Bezel Replacement
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Pull front side door outside handle (1) outward and insert BO-51363 Door Handle Spring Retainer over the lock cylinder (2) and under door handle (1).
Press rear part of BO-51363 Door Handle Spring Retainer towards the door (3). The front side door outside handle (1) should now be held in the extended position.
Release pressure on BO-51363 Door Handle Spring Retainer which allows front side door outside handle (1) to slightly retract.
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Slide front side door outside handle (1) rearward and then pull outward releasing outside door handle from front side door handle mechanism (2).
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Pull front side door outside handle (1) forward until door handle is approximately at a 90 degree angle to door (2).
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Gentle pull front side door outside handle (1) outward and remove from door (2).
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NOTE:
- It is NOT necessary to remove the door panel if the BO-51363 Door Handle Spring Retainer slips off of the door handle mechanism.
- DO NOT hook the outer parts of the door handle mechanism. The hooked pick tool or equivalent tool could slip off and damage the front door.
If BO-51363 Door Handle Spring Retainer slips off of door handle mechanism (1) during repair, use a hooked pick tool or equivalent to access the handle mechanism.
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Pull door handle mechanism (1) outward to the open position and reinstall BO-51363 Door Handle Spring Retainer into door handle mechanism (1). The hooked pick tool or equivalent tool can then be removed.