51 22 090 Removing and installing / replacing door lock on left or right rear door

NOTE: Close window on rear door then open the other windows. Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY . Remove door trim panel, refer to 51 42 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

NOTE: To release or partially detach sound insulation, follow procedure in 51 48... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Partially pull off rear acoustic insulation and secure with adhesive tape.

Fig 1: Partially Removing Rear Acoustic Insulation

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Unfasten screws.

Fig 2: Unfastening Screws

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Disconnect Bowden cable nipple (1) and Bowden cable guide (2) from door lock (3).

Pull door lock slightly downwards.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Bowden Cable Nipple

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Unhook cable (1) from door lock (2) with plier tips.

Fig 4: Unhooking Cable From Door Lock

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Unlock/remove connector (1) and remove door lock.

Fig 5: Unlocking/Removing Connector And Removing Door Lock

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Only replace:

Lift out lock (1) and pull drive unit (2) (door lock mechanism) from door lock.

Disconnect actuating rod (3).

Fig 6: Disconnecting Actuating Rod

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