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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove DOOR LOCK 

Unhook locking rod (1).

Lift tab (2) over catch and turn approx. 90° in direction of arrow.

Disconnect Bowden cable (3).

Installation note: 

Make sure cable is correctly located.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Bowden Cable

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Replacement: 

Remount LOCK BARREL .