XF (X250) V8-4.2L (2009)
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Handles, Locks, Latches, and Entry Systems
1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 501-04: Exterior Front Door Handle and remove the left-hand or right-hand handle.
2. LH Only: Place door lock cylinder with key slot facing 'downwards' face down.
CAUTION:
Remove only the burr and split line. Do not remove any material from radius.
3. Remove burr by filing split line from the radius. (Figure 1)
CAUTION:
Remove only the molding split line. Do not remove any material from the door handle strap.
NOTE:
Using a suitable degreaser, clean handle before and after removing the molding split line.
4. Clean handle.
5. LH and RH: Using suitable 800-grit abrasive cloth, remove the molding split line from the center of the door handle strap. (Figure 2)