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Front Door

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  1. Remove the door trim. Refer to REMOVAL , Front Door Trim .
  2. Pull back the sealing cover. Refer to REMOVAL , Front Sealing Cover .
  3. Close the front door glass completely.
  4. Remove the rod clamp (A). Remove the lock plate (B). Replace the key cylinder.
    NOTE: Be sure to replace the lock plate (B) with a new one.
    Fig 1: Replacing Lock Plate With A New One
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