Removing and installing/replacing support for left or right outer door handle with lock barrel (330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

Special tools required: 

• 51 2 190

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Close side window if necessary
• Remove front door OUTER DOOR HANDLE .
• Release rear section SOUND INSULATION

Disengage Bowden cable (2) from outer door handle at marked position.

Attention  !

Door cannot be opened if Bowden cable is incorrectly laid.

Installation note: 

Make sure locking pin (1) is correctly seated in mounting of door lock (3).

Bowden cable (2) must be correctly engaged in mountings on door lock.

Bowden cable (2) must be laid without kinks in bend to door lock.

Sealing must be installed correctly on Bowden cable.

Carry out function check with door open.

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Lever out locking rod (1).

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Loosen screws (3).

Set down door lock in bottom of door.

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Only with driver's door: 

Detach door lock (1) at locking pin (2) and set down in bottom of door.

Installation note: 

Make sure locking pin (2) is correctly seated in locator (3).

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Remove seals (1) in direction of arrow.

Release screw (2) and remove holder (3) to outside.

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

Remove inner carrier (1) in direction of arrow.

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Rotate support (1) and feed out between door and window lift rail (2).

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Installation note: 

For it to be possible to install the door lock, locking pin (1) must be in the installation position on the support (2).

Fold locking pin (1) downwards and position in the notch on the support (2).

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Replacement 

Unclip Bowden cable (1) in area (A) and maneuver out of support (2).

Installation note: 

Ensure that the Bowden cable (1) is correctly routed at support (2).

For version with Comfort Access/light package: 

Remount front door outside DOOR HANDLE LIGHT .

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Installation note: 

Install door lock (1) and screw in screws (2) but to not tighten.

Slide special tool 51 2 190 into opened rotary striker until striker engages in first stage

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Installation note: 

Pre-tension door lock (1) with knurled screw (2) until special tool 51 2 190 just contacts corner points (3)

Attention  !

To tension door lock (1), it is only permitted to tighten knurled screw (2) by a further 1 to 1.5 turns (max.) (risk of damage).

Door lock seal must rest uniformly on inner door panel (water ingress).

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Tighten screws of door lock (1).

Tightening torque 51 21 1AZ .