51 21 125 Removing and installing/replacing support for left or right outer door handle with lock barrel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove OUTER DOOR HANDLE 
• Remove DOOR LOCK Not F1213: 
• Remove TRIM ON WINDOW FRAME OF FRONT DOOR 

Close side window (1), if necessary.

Not F1213: 

• Do not pinch or trap the rubber window seal (2).
  Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Window Seal

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Release screw (1) on cap (2).

Remove cap (2).

Installation note: 

Rubber seal (3) must sit correctly in guides on door outer skin.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Handle Cap And Screws

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Release retaining screw (1).

Remove plastic guide underneath.

Installation note: 

Correctly insert retaining lug (2) and move to stop.

Fig 3: Releasing Door Retaining Screw

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Turn carrier for door outside handle (1) approx. 90° and feed out below.

Installation note: 

Ensure correct Bowden cable installation position.

Fig 4: Installing Door Outside Handle

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Replacement: 

Feed Bowden cable (1) out of carrier (2).

If required, modify LOCK BARREL .

Fig 5: Identifying Door Bowden Cable And Carrier

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