Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the locking mechanism trim and the lock cylinder. Refer to LOCKING MECHANISM TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Make sure the indicator is in the >>top<< position.

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying the lock cylinder.

The lock cylinder may only be removed and installed with the key properly inserted to prevent the tumblers and pressure springs from falling out.

-- Release the 4 tabs -lower arrows- and push the lock cylinder -3- with the key -2- out of the trim -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Cylinder Installation Position

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NOTE:

Disregard the -top arrow-.