51 21 170 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Outside Handle From Left Or Right Front Door

Driver's side:
Remove lock cylinder completely from front door. Refer to 51 21 140 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE LOCK CYLINDER .
Passenger side:
Remove cover on outside handle. Refer to 51 21 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON OUTSIDE HANDLE .

Removal:

Slacken nut (1) on outside handle (2) (do not release fully).

Fig 1: Locating Nut

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Installation:

Contact surface (3) of outside handle (2) must rest without play against lock actuator (4).

Tightening torque, 51 21 5AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

NOTE: Fit the older outer frame (1) of screw cover (damage to paint).

Pull outside handle (2) as far outwards/upwards as possible and secure in this position with a screwdriver (3).

Fig 2: Securing Handle Position

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NOTE: For removal, the outside handle (1) must remain secured with a screwdriver (3).

Pull off outside handle (1) from rear lock actuator (2).
Pull off outside handle (1) in lowest setting (as shown in illustration) from front lock actuator (4).

Fig 3: Pulling Off Outside Handle
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Installation:

Old outer frame (1) of screw cover must be fitted (damage to paint).

Press lock actuator (1) with a screwdriver (2) fully into "Open" setting.

Fig 4: Pressing Lock Actuator With A Screwdriver

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Mount outside handle in this position.

Installation:

Supports (1) and (2) on outside handle (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Supports On Outside Handle

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty seals (1) and (2) for outside handle.

Fig 6: Replacing Faulty Seals

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Installation:

Carry out function check only with door open.