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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20109-3X AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSDOORS & LOCKSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOCK CYLINDERTO REMOVE
2010 Saab 9-3X Automatic

To remove

2010 Saab 9-3X AutomaticSECTION To remove
  1. The window should be closed.
  2. Remove the Front door trim, 4D and fold down the water barrier. See DOOR TRIM, FRONT .
  3. Cars with guard:  Remove the guard's screws.
    Fig 1: Identifying Guard's Screws
    G05064193Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Detach the lock cover to the handle rod.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lock Cover
    G05064194Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the handle's rod from the clip.
  6. Cars with guard:  Remove the bolts on the lock unit.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 6 And 8-10
    G05064195Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Cars with guard:  Remove the guard by coaxing it out.
  8. Fit the upper rear nut to the handle and lock cylinder.
  9. Turn the lock cylinder anticlockwise and pull out the cylinder from the handle.
  10. Unhook the lock cylinder from the lock rod.
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