Removal and installation of the lock and the external handle of a door (Scorpio II)

Removal is basically the same as for the SCORPIO model made before 8/94, see p. 135.

The following describes only the differences that the new model should pay attention to.

When the door is opened from the outside, its lock is unlocked by means of a drive rod connected to the door opening handle. The handle for unlocking the door from the inside is connected to the lock by a rod. Each lock has a central locking motor and an alarm control switch.

Withdrawal

Loosen the screws securing the lock cylinder cover.



Open the plastic clips at the levers of the locking mechanism and unfasten the drive rods.



To facilitate access to the lock, unscrew the fastening of the rear window glass guide.


Cut the clamp of electrical wires going to the lock.

Unscrew the 3 screws securing the lock and disconnect its multi-pin connector.

Remove the lock assembly.



Remove the central locking microswitch from the lock. To do this, press the microswitch up and fold it out.

If necessary, remove the 2 screws securing the central locking actuator to the lock.



Removing the outer door handle: unscrew the 3 fastening screws and remove the handle from the outside, turn the handle 90°and disconnect the drive rod.

Installation

Before installing the door lock, clean the drive rods and apply universal grease to the places with which they go in the bushings.

Hang the drive rod on the outer handle. turn handle 90°, attach and screw.


Attach the release rod to the lock.

Install the lock assembly through a large opening into the installation position, screw in and tighten the 3 fastening bolts.

Insert into the lock and fix with plastic clamps of the drive rod.

Press the locking lever of the door release mechanism to the locking position and push the unlocking lever fully back. Insert and tighten the screw securing the release mechanism.

Check whether the unlocking mechanism functions correctly when the lock is locked, if necessary, adjust it.

Connect the multi-pin connector of the door lock.

Attach the door locking motor rod and screw the motor to the door leaf. Connect the multi-pin connector of the motor.

Screw on the lock cylinder cover.

Fasten the electrical wires of the lock to the door ribs with a new clamp.

Check the functioning of the lock and eliminate the detected faults.

Glue the protective film without wrinkles. Seal the torn places with a wide adhesive tape.

Attention: If the protective film is not glued correctly, a draft will occur in the passenger compartment when the car is moving.

Install door trim.