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
Disconnect Bowden cable from door lock

Driver's side only:

Remove door lock on front door

NOTE: Version with Comfort Access/CA:
CA sensor (4) must not be damaged.
Unlock catches (2) on carrier (1).
Press lock cylinder (5) behind door outer skin (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Catches On Carrier And Lock Cylinder

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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.

Fig 2: Identifying Carrier For Outside Door Handle

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Installation:

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

IMPORTANT: Water drainage channel (2) must not be fouled/clogged.

Fig 3: Identifying Seals On Carrier

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Replacement:

Remove Bowden cable for outside door handle on front door

Version with Comfort Access/CA:

Carry out programming/coding