51 21 200 Removing and installing/replacing outside handle and lock actuator from left or right front door

Remove sound insulation on front door. See 51 48 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Sound Insulation In Front Door, Left Or Right .

Remove outside handle on front door.

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

Fig 1: Removing Seals And For Outside Handle

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Unclip ball head (1).

Detach Bowden cable (2) from support (3) on door lock.

Fig 2: Uncliping Ball Head

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Loosen bolt (1).

Lift out lock actuator (2) towards front and remove to inner door panel.

Installation:

Guide (3) must be located outside metal edge (4).

Lock actuator (5) must be flush with guide (6).

Fig 3: Loosening Bolt

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CAUTION: Bowden cable (1) must not be removed or replaced.
In event of a mix-up, the door will not be able to be opened.
Lock actuator (2) has a red marking on Bowden cable (1).

Fig 4: Removing Bowden Cable

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Installation:

Bowden cable (1) must be fitted correctly with lock actuator (2).

Seal (3) must be fitted - wind noises.

Buffers (4) must be fitted.

Fig 5: Installing Bowden Cable

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If necessary, replace screw (1) on lock actuator (2).

Guide (3) must be flush with support (4).

Fig 6: Identifying Screw On Lock Actuator

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