Checking overtravel at outside handle:

• Close rotary striker lock with a screwdriver,
• open rotary striker lock with outside door handle (1),
• outside door handle (1) must be able to open further by measurement (A),
• if measurement (A) is obtained, then OK.
• if measurement (A) is not obtained, readjust rotary striker lock and carry out overtravel check,
• if measurement (A) is still not obtained, you must Bowden cable with carrier.

1. At least 2 mm
   Fig 1: Checking Overtravel At Outside Handle

   Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Only replace:

Lift out lock (1) and detach Bowden cable (2) from fixture (3).

Remove Bowden cable nipple (4) from lever (5).

Only replace:

Turn linkage for locking knob (1) and detach from lever (2).

Installation: 

Following parts must not be damaged:

1. Mount for paddle of lock barrel (driver's side only)
2. Mount for Bowden cable of outside door handle
3. Mount for Bowden cable of inside door handle

The illustration shows the left driver's door lock on the Saloon.

Installation: 

Following parts must not be damaged:

1. Spring
2. Mount for Bowden cable of inside door handle
3. Mount for linkage of locking knob
4. Mount for paddle of lock barrel (driver's side only)

The illustration shows the left driver's door lock on the Coupe.