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

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT OUTSIDE HANDLE
Remove DOOR LOCK on front door

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 21 15AZ .

Unclip outside door handle carrier (2) at catch (3).

Remove outside door handle carrier (2) from door (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Door With Outside Door Handle Carrier, Catches And Screws

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