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

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove outer door handle. See 51 21 170 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING OUTER DOOR HANDLE FROM LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .
• Remove door lock. See 51 21 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DOOR LOCK IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

  Not for F12/13:

• Remove the front door window frame trim

Close side window (1), if necessary.

Not for F12/13: 

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

Release retaining screw (1).

Remove plastic guide underneath.

Installation note: 

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

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

Installation note: 

Ensure correct Bowden cable installation position.

Replacement: 

Remount lock barrel. See 51 21 140 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE LOCK BARREL IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

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

Installation note: 

Make sure the Bowden cable (1) is positioned correctly on the support (2).