51 21 125 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for left or right outside door handle with lock cylinder

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove cover on outside handle, see 51 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle 
• Disconnect Bowden cable from door lock, see 51 21 090 Removing and installing/replacing door lock in left or right front door 

Driver's side only: 

• Remove door lock on front door, see 51 21 090 Removing and installing/replacing door lock in left or right front door 

Unlock catches (2) on carrier (1).

Press lock cylinder (5) behind door outer skin (3).

If necessary, disconnect plug on CA module.

Pull carrier (3) towards rear/top until screw (1) of sheet metal slot (2) is free.

Remove carrier (3) for outside door handle.

Installation: 

Seals (1) on carrier (3) must not be damaged.

Replacement: 

• Remove Bowden cable for outside door handle on front door, see 51 21 233 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for outside door handle on left or right front door 

Version with Comfort Access/CA: 

• Carry out programming/coding using appropriate BMW service tool.