51 22 200 Removing and installing/replacing outside handle and lock actuator on left or right rear door (from 09/00)

NOTE: The lock actuator has a Bowden cable from year of manufacture 09/2000.

Remove seals (1) and (2) for outside handle.

Fig 1: Removing Seals For Outside Handle

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Lever out Bowden cable (1) from holder (2) with screwdriver.

CAUTION: Do not bend holder (2).

Unhook Bowden cable nipple (3) from lever (4).

Fig 2: Unhooking Bowden Cable Nipple From Lever

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Feed Bowden cable (1) out of guide (2).

Fig 3: Feeding Bowden Cable Out Of Guide

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Installation:

Foam (3) must be in area of guide (2).

NOTE: Shown in illustration without window guide rail.

Loosen bolt (1).

Lever out lock actuator (2) towards front and remove to inner door plate.

Fig 4: Levering Out Lock Actuator Towards Front

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Installation:

Grommet (3) must be pushed onto end piece (4).

NOTE: Bowden cable nipple (1) for rear door. Bowden cable nipple (2) for 2-door model only on front door.

Fig 5: Installing Grommet Onto End Piece

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Installation:

If necessary, replace screw (1) on lock actuator (3).

Bowden cable (2) must be correctly engaged with lock actuator (3).

Fig 6: Ensuring Bowden Cable Correctly Engaged With Lock Actuator

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Installation:

Bowden cable nipple (1) must be correctly fitted in lock actuator (2) and must not be removed.

Fig 7: Ensuring Bowden Cable Nipple Correctly Fitted In Lock Actuator

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