FixVault

Front Door

  1. Raise the glass assembly front door to the top position.
  2. Remove the cover handle front outer.
    1. Remove the plug at the rear end of the panel assembly front door.
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    2. Loosen the TORX® bolt and remove the cover handle front outer.

    Preparation tool: 

    TORX® T30

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  3. Replace the key cylinder.
    1. Release the claws.
    2. Remove the key cylinder (b) from the cover handle front outer (a), and replace the key cylinder.
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  4. Install the cover handle front outer.
    CAUTION:
    • When installing the cover handle front outer on driver's side, make sure that the key cylinder shaft is correctly inserted into the latch & actuator assembly front.
    • After installation, perform the operation check using the key.
    • Pay special attention during the removal and installation, because the clearance to the sash assembly front lower is small.

    Preparation tool:

    TORX® T30

    Tightening torque:

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.5 ft.lb)