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

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Necessary preliminary work:

Close side window if necessary
Remove OUTER DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT DOOR
Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR

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.

IMPORTANT: Door cannot be opened if Bowden cable (1) is incorrectly laid.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Bowden Cable From Door Lock

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Remove seals (1) in direction of arrow.

Release screw (2).

Fig 2: Removing Door Handle Seal

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

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

Fig 3: Removing Door Inner Support

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Replacement

If necessary, release cable strap (1).

Feed Bowden cable (2) out of support (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Door Bowden Cable, Support And Cable Strap

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