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Originally Posted by mark2590
I don't know what is more important - to clarify what wrong information has presented, or what new information needs to be presented.
First: the 300E w124 is different than the others.
Buy a 1.5 - 2.0mm bike spoke. Bend in a square u about 4 inches long & with to be exactly the width of the 2 holes. File ends down to 60 degrees with angled faces facing each other - now taper the tips of the angled faces down a bit so that they fit in the little holes that we will be targeting. See, even filing the ends to a pin point at 60 degrees all the way around would be ideal because all we care about is hitting the small 2 holes at the very base of the collar that will pull in the two detents that are, presently pushing into the groove inside the collar. This tool will slide either above or below the 2 o'clock positioned tumbler clip about 3/4 inch in. We don't care about that because we want the collar out & the tumbler is easily removed after the collar. So, this very straight tool with pointed ends will slide down all the way (as deep as the collar), into the small holes & force inward the upper an lower detents that are presently engaged in the groove of the collar.
First, take 3 minutes to remove the plastic covering from the lock, pry with screwdriver from the left side near steering wheel, and the left cover by pulling off headlight switch & unscrewing large screw with electrician pliers, then 3 phillip head screws under parking break release, then 5 up & 2 under 5/15" hex nuts for lower knee kick area. 3 mins on & 3 minutes off. Do it.
You might get by with just the key plastic cover only if somehow your tool hits it right off. Nah, just do it.
I'm stoked.
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Everything he said - but stress the bevel on the end of the tool. There is no force required once the tool slides under the dogs. Just keep jiggleing the tool once you think your home. When you slide under the dogs the cover will be free with no force. If you pound on the tool you may damage or mash what you're trying to slide under.
So here's where I'm at - and only thanks to Mark- locks out and the little dog and spring at 7:00 are gone. I heard them tinkle, but can't find them. Also note in Mark's picture that they are missing. This may explain why some people have had success with just the top hole - It's been replaced once already - and the top keeper ring seems to release much easier. I'm not so sure the 7:00 dog is necessary anyway. The cover will hold tight enough, but the dog may help hold the lock? Anyway when the new lock arrives I'm going without it.
The WD may be OK, but it should not be all that cruddy in there. Just remember, pounding in frustration is not gonna help - just be patient and jiggle the sharpened coat hanger or what ever.