Removing
1. Remove the front door outside handle as described in paragraph 24.
2. Loosen the connecting rod of the inner handle from the guide latch on the door (see fig. 25.2, a), then detach it from the lock lever (see fig. 25.2, b).
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Pic. 25.2, a. Release the connecting rod from the guide lock...
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Pic. 25.2, b....and the lock lever
3. On vehicles equipped with a central locking system, release the latch on top of the door and remove the plastic water deflector through the hole in the door (see fig. 25.3, a, b). Disconnect the wires and vacuum connections at the central locking solenoid (see fig. 25.3, in).
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Pic. 25.3, a. Release the latch shown...
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Pic. 25.3, b....and remove the water deflector
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Pic. 25.3, c. Disconnect electrical wires and vacuum hose from solenoid
4. Remove the screws securing the lock to the door (see fig. 25.4).
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Pic. 25.4. Loosen the door lock screws (shown by arrows)
5. On vehicles equipped with central locking, unscrew the screws securing the central locking solenoid to the door (see fig. 25.5).
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Pic. 25.5....and screws for the central locking solenoid (indicated by arrows)
6. Lower the lock and remove it together with the central locking solenoid (where it is installed) through a hole in the door panel (see fig. 25.6).
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Pic. 25.6. Remove the lock and solenoid from the door
Installation
7. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing a water deflector, on vehicles with a central lock, before fixing it on top of the door, the reflector should be passed behind the guide glass clip.