51 21 090 Removing and installing/replacing door lock in left or right front door (from 09/00): Coupe/Convertible:

For the Coupe, the door lock (4) is adapted to the different door geometry.

The illustration shows the left driver's door lock.

The adjusting procedure is identical to that for the Saloon.

1. Bowden cable holder for outside door handle
2. Adjusting screw (4 mm WAF)

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable Holder For Outside Door Handle

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Installation: 

Right door lock of front door:

Slacken adjusting screw (1) on door lock (2) (turn in clockwise direction, as shown in illustration) - this makes the Bowden cable mount (3) movable.

Fig 2: Identifying Slacken Adjusting Screw On Door Lock

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Lever out sealing cap (1) for following adjustment.

Fig 1: Identifying Lever Out Sealing Cap

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Installation: 

After installing lock cylinder (51 21 140) and/or cover (51 21 180), lever out sealing cap (2).

Tighten down adjusting screw (2) on door lock and fit sealing cap (1).

Tightening torque. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Tightening Adjusting Screw

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