A common complaint in the workshop is a supposed defect where the lid no longer fits on the shell.
But this is not a defect, and the lid can be reattached to the shell very easily. No tools are required for this.
Here is the installation on model series 209. The same applies for model series 203.
First, the parts must be set in the correct position for assembly. All four axles are extended and both levers are pointing up.
The axles have been marked in white to make them more visible.
Here at the front is the front axle. Here is the left-hand lever, which is movable. Behind is the rear axle.
It is exactly the same on the other side. A lever that can be pressed down and the axle marked in white. At the front is the last front axle.
In order to install the lid, the axles on one side must be retracted.
To do this, both levers, the catch and one side button are pressed.
First release both of the levers and only then release the catch and the button at the side.
These two axles are now retracted and should be visible during assembly in these two holes at the front and rear. This is the most difficult step.
During assembly it may be necessary to twist the lid slightly or move it up and down ...
... so that the two axles can be introduced into the holes.
The lid is inserted at the front first, and then at the rear. Hold it with your right hand, pressed against the bearing points, in the direction of the open side.
Then push the left and right levers. A loud clicking noise indicates that the axles have extended.
The lid is now reinstalled but it cannot be closed yet. The other two axles are still extended,
as you can tell from the side button, which is not depressed.
Swivel the lid gently from side to side. Then press the right-hand lever first and then the left-hand lever. Also press the catch and the button at the side.
Now release both of the levers, then release the catch and the button.
Now the lid can be closed again.
We will now show you how to remove the latch if it is defective. Required tools: rubber hammer.
The same procedure also applies for model series 203. First, open the lid.
Important: When removing and installing the latch, all the axles must be extended otherwise components in the lid may be damaged.
Swivel the lid gently from side to side and press the right-hand and left-hand levers. A clicking noise can be heard. All the axles are now extended.
You can tell this from the side button, which is not depressed, and the lid cannot be closed.
Now use the rubber hammer to firmly hit the component so that it can be removed.
Insert the new latch in the guide and knock it in with your hand.
The lid will not be able to be closed yet.
The axles are still extended; the side button is not depressed.
Press the right-hand lever first and then the left-hand lever. Also press the catch and the button at the side.
Now release both of the levers, then release the catch and the side button.
Now the lid can be closed again. The latch has been installed, and now the lock cylinder must be changed out too.