51 22 126 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for outside door handle on left or right rear door

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release Bowden cable (1) from door lock (2).

Installation:

Bowden cable (1) must be correctly engaged in locators in door lock (2).

Bowden cable (1) must be laid without kinks in bend to door lock (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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IMPORTANT: Door cannot be opened if Bowden cable (1) is incorrectly laid.

Remove seals (1) in direction of arrow.

Release screw (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Seals And Screw

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Remove inner carrier (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Inner Carrier

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Replacement:

If necessary, release cable strap (1).

Feed Bowden cable (2) out of carrier (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Strap, Bowden Cable And Carrier

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