51 21 170 Removing and installing/replacing the outer door handle of front door on the left or right

Removal:

Lever out caps (1).

NOTE: (2) Adjusting screw

(3) Mounting bolt for outer door handle

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Door Handle Mounting Bolt, Adjusting Screw And Caps

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Twist adjusting screw (2) until outer door handle (1) in area (A) protrudes the maximum distance outwards.

Release screw (3) by approx. 5 to 6 turns.

Pull out outer door handle (1) and disconnect corresponding plug connections.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Outer Door Handle

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Replacement:

Paint new outer door handle and ASSEMBLE .

Installation:

NOTE: Gaskets (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Gaskets

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NOTE: Insert outer door handle (1) and fix with screws (3).

Tightening torque 51 21 7AZ .

Twist adjusting screw (2) until outer door handle (1) in area (A) protrudes to the attachment on the outer skin.

Turn adjusting screw (2) a further 90° to bring the system into preload.

Carry out function check with door open.

Fig 4: Identifying Outer Door Handle, Adjusting Screw And Screws

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NOTE: When operating the outer door handle (1) the mark (2) must be visible.

If the mark (2) is not visible, the preload too great. After locking, the doors can no longer be opened.

Mark (2) may have a maximum protrusion (X) of 3 mm to the door outer skin in the pulled position.

Fig 5: Checking Door Outer Skin Maximum Protrusion

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Mount protective cap (1).

NOTE: (2) Adjusting screw

(3) Mounting bolt for outer door handle

Fig 6: Identifying Outer Door Handle Mounting Bolt, Adjusting Screw And Caps

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