51 21 126 Removing and installing/replacing support for left or right outer door handle without lock barrel

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Close side window if necessary
• Remove OUTER DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT DOOR 
• Release SOUND INSULATION ON FRONT DOOR  in rear part

Disconnect Bowden cable at bottom (1) and top (3) from door lock (2).

Installation note: 

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

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

Seal (4) must be correctly fitted on Bowden cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Bowden Cable From Door Lock

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Carry out function check with door open.

Remove seals (1) in direction of arrow.

Release screw (2).

Fig 2: Removing Seals

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If necessary, release cable clip from support (1).

Remove inner support (1) in direction of arrow and feed out of door.

Fig 3: Removing Door Support

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For version with Comfort Access/light package: 

Release cable clip (1) from support (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 4: Door Support, Plug Connection And Cable Clip

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Replacement: 

Release sound cover (1) at clips (2) and maneuver out of support (3).

Fig 5: Door Support, Sound Cover And Clips

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Replacement: 

Unclip Bowden cable (1) in area (A) and maneuver out of support (2).

Installation note: 

Ensure that the Bowden cable (1) is correctly routed at support (2).

For version with Comfort Access/light package: 

Modify OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE LIGHT ON FRONT DOOR .

Fig 6: Door Support And Bowden Cable

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